Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas are not planning to retire from the court this year, according to sources familiar with their intentions.

The information comes amid periodic speculation about potential retirements from the court's conservative justices. Sources close to both justices indicated neither is considering stepping down during the current term.

Justice Alito, who has served on the court since 2006, is already in the process of hiring law clerks for the next term, according to sources. This administrative step typically signals a justice's intention to continue serving.

Justice Thomas, the court's longest-serving current member since joining in 1991, also has no plans to retire, sources said.

Retirement speculation often surrounds Supreme Court justices, particularly during presidential election years or when justices reach advanced ages. Such decisions can have significant implications for the court's composition and future rulings.

The Supreme Court's current term runs through June 2024, with the next term beginning in October 2024.