What happens if a supreme court justice is not dead, but cannot perform their duties?

If a U.S. Supreme Court Justice is unable to perform their duties due to illness, disability, or other reasons but has not resigned or passed away, the situation is addressed through several mechanisms: 1. * * Voluntary Recusal **: The justice may voluntarily recuse themselves from cases where they feel unable to participate fully. This means they would not take part in the decision-making process for those specific cases. 2. ** Internal Procedures** : The Supreme Court has internal procedures to manage situations where a justice is temporarily unable to perform their duties. Other justices may carry a heavier workload, and decisions may be made by the remaining eight justices. 3. ** Retirement or Resignation * *: If the justice's condition is permanent or long-term, they may choose to retire or resign. Supreme Court justices are appointed for life but can retire at any time. Upon retirement or resignation, the President can nominate a new justice, who must be confirmed by the Sen...