When a U.S. Supreme Court Justice chooses to retire and move to Florida, their previous position becomes vacant.?

Yes, when a U.S. Supreme Court Justice decides to retire, for any reason such as to move to Florida or otherwise, their position on the Supreme Court becomes vacant. This means that the position previously held by the retiring justice is open and must be filled by a new appointee. The process to fill the vacancy involves the President of the United States, who has the responsibility to nominate a candidate for the position. After the President nominates a candidate, the United States Senate must confirm the nominee through a majority vote, after which the new justice can take their place on the Supreme Court.

Extra: The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest federal court in the United States and consists of nine Justices, including one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. The Justices serve on the Court for life, “during good Behaviour,” according to the U.S. Constitution, which effectively allows them to serve for life unless they are impeached and removed, they pass away, or choose to retire or resign.

The appointment of a new Supreme Court Justice is a significant event because the Supreme Court has the final say on matters of constitutional interpretation and federal law. Since Supreme Court Justices serve lifetime appointments, their judicial philosophy and decisions can shape American law and society for decades. The process is often politically significant and can be the subject of significant public and political scrutiny. When a vacancy occurs, the opportunity to appoint a new justice can influence the ideological balance of the Court, which is why both the choice of nominee and the confirmation process are carefully watched and can be quite contentious.