Category: Clarence Thomas

The Greatest Living American Issues His Career-defining Court Opinion

Commentary On Thursday, the single greatest living American used the occasion of his 74th birthday to remind of his greatness. He did so by issuing the single piece of writing that, at least thus far, best encapsulates and defines his career as one of the most towering constitutionalists in the history of the republic. It…


Justice Thomas: Supreme Court Should Reconsider Rulings on Same-Sex Marriage, Contraception

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote Friday that the high court should reconsider rulings on contraception, same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage in a solo concurring opinion released Friday that struck down Roe v. Wade. The Republican-appointed justice argued that the Supreme Court should reconsider other cases that fall under prior due process precedents. “I write separately to…


Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Reveals Her Thoughts About Clarence Thomas

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday praised fellow Justice Clarence Thomas for his dedication to the high court’s integrity in light of recent protests and threats that were made against the institution. Speaking at the American Constitution Society, Sotomayor, who was nominated by former President Barack Obama, said Thomas is a “man who cares deeply…


Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Reveals Her Thought About Clarence Thomas

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday praised fellow Justice Clarence Thomas for his dedication to the high court’s integrity in light of recent protests and threats that were made against the institution. Speaking at the American Constitution Society, Sotomayor, who was nominated by former President Barack Obama, said Thomas is a “man who cares deeply…


‘I Can’t Wait:’ Wife of Supreme Court Justice Thomas Plans to Talk to House Jan. 6 Panel

Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, will answer questions from the House of Representatives panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. “I can’t wait to clear up misconceptions. I look forward to talking to them,” Ginni Thomas told the Daily Caller on June 16. She did not…


Courts Can’t Be ‘Bullied’ Into Delivering Outcomes People Demand: Clarence Thomas

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday defended judicial independence, arguing that government institutions mustn’t allow themselves to be strong-armed into delivering outcomes that people demand, according to news outlets. Thomas made the remarks at a May 6 judicial conference in Atlanta, where he was asked by a moderator to discuss the biggest threats…


Clarence Thomas Delivers a Message to Roe v. Wade Leaker

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday defended judicial independence, arguing that government institutions mustn’t allow themselves to be strong-armed into delivering outcomes that people demand, according to news outlets. Thomas made the remarks at a May 6 judicial conference in Atlanta, where he was asked by a moderator to discuss the biggest threats…


Clarence Thomas Back on the Bench After Missing Two Weeks of Arguments

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas returned to the court’s bench on April 18 for the first time since being hospitalized with what the court described as a non-COVID-19 infection. Thomas, 73, joined the court’s eight other justices as they opened a two-week session. The George H.W. Bush appointee asked the first question during the first case,…


Justice Thomas Back on Bench After Missing 2 Weeks of Arguments

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas resumed hearing oral arguments in person on April 18 for the first time since being hospitalized with what the court described as a non-COVID-19 infection. Thomas, 73, joined the court’s eight other justices as they opened a two-week session. The George H.W. Bush appointee asked the first question during the first…


Justice Clarence Thomas Joins Arguments From Afar After Being Released From Hospital

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas joined oral arguments in two cases conducted in front of the court on March 28, but did not attend in person. “Justice Thomas is participating remotely this morning,” Chief Justice John Roberts, 67, a George W. Bush appointee, announced as the court opened business at 10 a.m. Thomas, 73, missed…