Another Supreme Court Vacancy? By Dan Spencer | 7:30 PM on November 12, 2016 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Three pieces of information have some saying Supreme Court Justice Kennedy is planning to retire next year. The events were highlighted in a tweet by Adam Liptak, Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times: Advertisement Kennedy skips Salzburg, slows clerk hiring and sets early reunion, suggesting retirement. #Scotus statement to @davidlat seems to rebut. https://t.co/luBNfPD7YX — Adam Liptak (@adamliptak) November 11, 2016 The Salzburg reference is to McGeorge Law’s Summer Program in Salzburg, Austria. At Above the Law, David Lat reports that upon hearing this rumor a few weeks ago he checked his sources and determined that there wasn’t sufficient substance to merit a story about it the rumor. But after the Donald Trump won the presidential election, and after two former clerks to Justice Scalia, Ed Whelan and Ian Samuel, tweeted about the possibility of another vacancy on the Supreme Court, Dat checked with the Supreme Court’s Public Information Office. A spokesperson for the Court told the following: Justice Kennedy is in the process of hiring clerks for 2017. The Justice didn’t go to Salzburg this past summer because it conflicted with some plans with his family, but he is scheduled to return to teach there in 2017. The reunion is scheduled for the end of this Term because the Justice’s law clerks wanted to hold it during the Justice’s 80th year to mark his birthday. Advertisement That convinced Lat that the rumor was just that. But Lat does point out that it is possible that Justice Kennedy actually is planning to retire next year, but doesn’t want the world to know just yet. With Justices Ginsburg and Kennedy in their 80’s and Justice Breyer in his late 70’s, any of them might leave the Court during the Trump Presidency. Share Post A California farm boy, RedState senior contributing editor based in South Florida, family guy, retired lawyer, and RedState member since 2004. Read more by Dan Spencer Tags: ANTHONY KENNEDY RUTH BADER GINSBURG STEPHEN BREYER SUPREME COURT Recommended There Was a Coup Attempt Against Karine Jean-Pierre, and the Details Are Something Bonchie Justice Alito Mocks Judge Pan's 'SEAL Team Six' Hypothetical in Trump Immunity Arguments Neil W. McCabe WATCH: CNN Host Challenges Mike Johnson on 'Rights' of Pro-Hamas Demonstrators - Any Guesses? Mike Miller Biden Descends Into Confusion About Jan. 6, Tells Wild Tales About Trump at Michael Douglas Fundraiser Nick Arama Handlers Are at It Again: Biden Changes Routine Walking to Helicopter to Cover Up His Issues Nick Arama The Pro-Hamas Crowd Has Found a New Terrorist Group to Support Jeff Charles Join the conversation as a VIP Member Login to Leave a Comment Trending on RedState Videos Advertisement Trending 1 There Was a Coup Attempt Against Karine Jean-Pierre, and the Details Are Something 2 Justice Alito Mocks Judge Pan's 'SEAL Team Six' Hypothetical in Trump Immunity Arguments 3 WATCH: CNN Host Challenges Mike Johnson on 'Rights' of Pro-Hamas Demonstrators - Any Guesses? 4 Biden Descends Into Confusion About Jan. 6, Tells Wild Tales About Trump at Michael Douglas Fundraiser 5 Handlers Are at It Again: Biden Changes Routine Walking to Helicopter to Cover Up His Issues The Pro-Hamas Crowd Has Found a New Terrorist Group to Support Jeff Charles Biden Touts ‘Strong’ Economy As Americans’ Struggle to Make Ends Meet The Heartland Institute LIVE UPDATES: Trump Manhattan Trial - Day 8 Susie Moore UPDATE: Pro-Hamas Protest Leader Who Suggested Murdering Jews Responds, Claims He's Being Victimized Bonchie All the King's Horses: Bloodstained Mare, Dark Stallion That Bolted Through London in Serious Condition Brittany Sheehan Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues Passes Away Jerry Wilson Advertisement