Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 1991
Jordan Klepper Brutally Shades Clarence Thomas Without Even Using His Name: "The Daily Show" correspondent has some blunt advice for anyone trying to buy access ...
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Supreme Court focus on Comstock Act suggests potential threat to abortion access: Justices Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Clarence Thomas repeatedly invoked the ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/03/26/comstock-act-supreme-court-abortion-pill/
How Justice Clarence Thomas’ ‘nearly adopted daughter’ from Gurnee became his law clerk
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/us/politics/clarence-thomas-crystal-clanton-clerk.html/
What is the Comstock Act of 1873 and how is it tied to abortion pill case?: On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could reinstate ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4564569-what-is-the-comstock-act-of-1873-and-how-is-it-tied-to-abortion-pill-case/
Luca Guadagnino to Reunite With Josh O'Connor for 'Separate Rooms': Luca Guadagnino will direct 'Challengers' star Josh O'Connor in queer romance ...
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Quick Glance: Luca Guadagnino Plans Next Film 'Separate Rooms' Starring Josh O'Connor
- Luca Guadagnino plans to collaborate with Josh O'Connor on a new project following the release of Challengers.
- O'Connor is set to star in Separate Rooms, a queer romance based on Pier Vittorio Tondelli's novel from 1989.
- The film follows an Italian writer grieving his boyfriend's death who embarks on a relationship with a German musician.
- Scripted by Francesca Manieri, the movie promises to deliver a poignant tale of love, loss, and longing set across various European locations.
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Fact Check: Did Clarence Thomas Storm Out of Supreme Court Meeting?: Multiple TikTok videos claim Clarence Thomas left Supreme Court meetings over rulings and ...
newsweek.com/fact-check-did-clarence-thomas-storm-out-supreme-court-meeting-1876160
Thousands Sign Christian Petition Rebuking Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito: Faithful America condemned the justices in a new petition, stating that the Supreme ...
newsweek.com/faithful-america-condemn-clarence-thomas-samuel-alito-1875306
Clarence Thomas hires clerk accused of sending racist texts: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has hired a law clerk who faced controversy in 2017 for ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4490167-clarence-thomas-hires-clerk-accused-of-sending-racist-texts/
Clarence Thomas has 30 days to resign if he wants millions from John Oliver: The comedian made Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas an offer that might be hard ...
washingtonpost.com/style/2024/02/19/john-oliver-clarence-thomas-supreme-court-offer/
Justice Clarence Thomas Hires Clerk Who Once Wrote “I Hate Black People”: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing new controversy after reports he hired ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/6/headlines/justice_clarence_thomas_hires_clerk_who_once_wrote_i_hate_black_people
Christian Group Demands Clarence Thomas Recuse Himself From Trump Case: Donald Trump is seeking judgment from the Supreme Court on his claim of immunity and an ...
newsweek.com/christian-groups-petition-demands-clarence-thomas-recuse-trump-case-1872928
'Last Week Tonight's John Oliver Offers Clarence Thomas $1 Million to Retire
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Quick Glance: John Oliver's Generous Offer to Clarence Thomas
- Offering Thomas one million dollars annually for life.
- Critique of U.S. Supreme Court and impact on public perception.
- Focus on Thomas's controversial statements and billionaire ties.
- Delay in new Last Week Tonight episodes on YouTube.
Why Haven’t Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo Been Subpoenaed?: More than two months after authorizing subpoenas for two key figures in the Supreme Court’s ethics ...
propublica.org/article/why-hasnt-senate-judiciary-subpoenaed-harlan-crow-leonard-leo-scotus
Supreme Court sidesteps fight over controversial diversity policy at one of the nation's top high schools
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/20/supreme-court-diversity-policy-thomas-jefferson/71847618007/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Declines Review of Diversity Policy
- Justices reject challenge to admissions policy promoting diversity
- New policy mandates 1.5% acceptance from each middle school
- Parents allege violation of 14th Amendment's equal protection clause
- Court rules policy based on geography, not race
Why Is Fani Willis Being Held to a Higher Standard Than SCOTUS?: Ethics for thee but not for me in the many trials of Donald Trump.
slate.com/podcasts/amicus/2024/02/what-fani-willis-clarence-thomas-and-the-trump-trials-can-teach-us-about-ethics-and-the-law
Live updates: Supreme Court hears Trump 14th Amendment case arguments: The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Thursday in its review of Colorado's ...
cnn.com/politics/live-news/supreme-court-trump-ballot-colorado-02-08-24/
Quick Glance: Trump vs. Colorado: Can US Supreme Court Halt His Candidacy?
- US Supreme Court hearings begin on Trump's presidential eligibility.
- Voters' case questions Trump's candidacy due to 14th Amendment violation.
- Colorado and Maine ruled Trump ineligible, impacting primaries nationwide.
- Trump argues insurrection clause requires specific legislation for enforcement.
Democrats rip Clarence Thomas for not recusing himself from Supreme Court Trump argument
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4456460-supreme-court-trump-argument-democrats-rip-clarence-thomas-not-recusing-himself/
Durbin calls for Thomas recusal in SCOTUS case on Trump ballot eligibility: "Justice Thomas should recuse himself so there’s no question of bias ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/02/07/congress/durbin-thomas-scotus-trump-2024-ballot-eligibility-00140147
Should Justice Thomas recuse in 14th Amendment case because of wife's Jan. 6 role?
abcnews.go.com/Politics/justice-thomas-recuse-14th-amendment-case-wifes-jan/story
PG A.M.: Justice Clarence Thomas statue debate returns, dividing lawmakers: Georgia Republicans could be on the verge of erecting a statue of U.S ...
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Kagan: Florida social media law seems like “classic First Amendment violation”: In oral arguments, Justice Thomas asks who speaks when an algorithm moderates.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/kagan-florida-social-media-law-seems-like-classic-first-amendment-violation/
Supreme Court lets prestigious Fairfax school's revised admissions policy stand: The revised policy at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/education/virginia-fairfax-black-latino-asian-american-admissions/article_af4ddaf6-d020-11ee-bceb-6ba993bf6cc4.html
If the conservative justices actually believe in originalism, they must disqualify Trump
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4441409-if-the-conservative-justices-actually-believe-in-originalism-they-must-disqualify-trump/
Exclusive: Republican Hits Clarence Thomas With Lawsuit Over His Taxes: Republican John Anthony Castro told Newsweek he is filing suit against Thomas alleging ...
newsweek.com/exclusive-republican-hits-clarence-thomas-lawsuit-over-his-taxes-1866488
Sotomayor overwhelmed by demanding SCOTUS workload: 'I live in frustration': Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor vented about being "tired" from her ...
nypost.com/2024/01/30/news/sotomayor-tired-from-demanding-scotus-workload-i-live-in-frustration/
Clarence Thomas cannot be allowed to decide if Trump is above the law: Trust is the currency our justice system trades in, and Thomas already has very little in ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4409264-clarence-thomas-cannot-be-allowed-to-decide-if-trump-is-above-the-law/
House Democrats demand Clarence Thomas recuse himself from Trump ballot case: A group of House Democrats is demanding Justice Clarence Thomas recuse himself from ...
cnn.com/2024/01/05/politics/house-democrats-clarence-thomas-recuse-trump-ballot-case/
Democrats Face Outcry for 'Putting Target' on Supreme Court Justices: Representative Jamie Raskin said Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from cases ...
newsweek.com/democrats-face-outcry-putting-target-supreme-court-justices-1856832
Quick Glance: Raskin Calls for Thomas' Recusal from Trump 14th Amendment Decision
- Raskin suggested that Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from a future ruling on whether former President Trump can be disqualified from the 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment.
- Raskin argued that Trump did disqualify himself from the ballot and said if the Supreme Court overturns the rulings in Maine and Colorado, the justices will be 'falling for the argument that this is undemocratic.'
- Maine’s secretary of state decided to disqualify Trump from the ballot this week, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
- Challenges to Trump under the 14th Amendment have been raised in other states that have decided to keep him on the ballot.
How much will the US Supreme Court shape the 2024 presidential election?: With a conservative majority on the bench, experts warn the justices could face ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/18/how-much-will-the-us-supreme-court-shape-the-2024-presidential-election
Clarence Thomas faces growing calls to recuse himself from looming Trump immunity case
theweek.com/politics/clarence-thomas-recusal-trump-immunity-case
Quick Glance: Ginni Thomas Victim of Trump's Alleged Crimes
- Clarence Thomas, US Supreme Court Justice, urged to recuse from the case.
- A hypothetical scenario illustrates the reason for Thomas to recuse due to potential bias.
- Justice Department requests quick review of Trump's immunity claim before the court.
- Congressional Democrats urge Thomas to recuse due to his wife's potential involvement as a witness.
The Supreme Court Did This to Itself: The Supreme Court is on a collision course with itself, and it’s not clear that the justices even know it.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/12/supreme-court-trump-cases-democracy-disaster.html
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Rejects Fast-Tracking Prosecution in Trump Case
- The Supreme Court refuses to immediately rule on Jack Smith's plea to prosecute Donald Trump for election subversion.
- The case is now in the hands of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which intends to act quickly.
- With the justices staying out of the dispute, additional appeals are likely that could delay the case.
- The decision avoids a swift ruling that could have dismissed Trump's immunity claims and raises the possibility of further delays through additional appeals.
Before Trump, an illegitimate Supreme Court stands in the way of democracy : How will voters respond after an ethically compromised Supreme Court determines ...
inquirer.com/opinion/supreme-court-2024-election-democracy-20240104.html
New Year’s resolutions: The 2024 I’d like to see for Trump, Musk, Swift and more | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/article283534433.html
Opinion: Clarence Thomas can’t be impartial in Trump’s eligibility case. Per the new Supreme Court code, he must recuse himself.
denverpost.com/2024/01/30/clarence-thomas-recuse-himself-colorado-trump-case-ballot-14th-amendment/
Chief Justice John Roberts’ AI Report Reads Like an Old Robot Wrote It: The Supreme Court in 2023 faced ethics scandals and a serious loss of public trust ...
thedailybeast.com/chief-justice-john-roberts-ai-report-reads-like-an-old-robot-wrote-it
Clarence Thomas’ Money Complaints Sparked Resignation Fears: Interviews and newly unearthed documents reveal that Thomas, facing financial strain ...
propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-money-complaints-sparked-resignation-fears-scotus
Quick Glance: Justice Thomas Voices Salary Concerns
- In 2000, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas spoke with a Republican lawmaker who left concerned about the possibility of Thomas stepping down, according to ProPublica.
- Nearly a decade into his tenure, Justice Clarence Thomas complained about his salary to a Republican lawmaker, hinting that at least one justice might resign if they didn’t receive a raise, according to a ProPublica report.
- Thomas was hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and increasingly frustrated with his financial situation, as reported by ProPublica.
- According to the report, Thomas told the lawmaker that 'one or more justices will leave soon' if Congress doesn’t increase salaries. Thomas had also discussed lifting the ban on justices giving paid speeches with others, as stated by ProPublica.
Senate Dems Call for Clarence Thomas to Recuse Himself From Trump Supreme Court Decision
thedailybeast.com/senate-dems-call-for-clarence-thomas-to-recuse-himself-from-trump-supreme-court-decision
Supreme Court Could Deal Fatal Blow to Powers of Federal Agencies: The justices have been asked to overturn a decades-old precedent that could make it harder to ...
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article284257853.html
Clarence Thomas pressured to recuse himself from Trump immunity case: Senate Democrats argue justice poses potential conflict of interest because his wife has ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/13/clarence-thomas-trump-immunity-case-conflict-of-interest
Judiciary Committee Approves Subpoena for Harlan Crow Amid Supreme Court Inquiry: Republican Senators walked out en masse in protest after Chairman Dick Durbin ...
thedailybeast.com/judiciary-committee-approves-subpoena-for-harlan-crow-amid-supreme-court-inquiry
Quick Glance: Democrats Vote to Subpoena Supreme Court Conservative Allies
- Senate Democrats vote to subpoena conservative allies of Supreme Court justices to learn about undisclosed gifts.
- Republicans push back against demanding information from Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo.
- Democrats argue for more information from Crow and Leo, stating that the court's code of conduct is insufficient.
- Republicans resist, claiming the effort aims to delegitimize the conservative court majority.
The Most-Read ProPublica Stories of 2023: Our national, regional and Local Reporting Network teams’ coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court, sexual assault ...
propublica.org/article/propublica-most-read-stories-2023
U.S. Supreme Court issues new code of conduct amid scrutiny over Clarence Thomas scandals
nydailynews.com/2023/11/13/u-s-supreme-court-issues-new-code-of-conduct-amid-scrutiny-over-clarence-thomas-scandals/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Implements Ethical Guidelines Without Enforcement
- Implementation of first ethical guidelines without enforcement by the Supreme Court.
- No significant new requirements; Compliance left entirely to each justice.
- Justices emphasize long-standing adherence to ethics standards and dismiss ethics criticism as misunderstanding.
- Recent support for ethical guidelines from three justices: Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, and Kagan.
USA Supreme Court: Prevent corruption with ethics rules for top US judges: After several judges concealed luxurious gifts, the highest judicial authority in the ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/usa-supreme-court-mit-ethikregeln-fuer-oberste-us-richter-korruption-verhindern-682367950952
Cornel West Lands Max Donation from GOP Megadonor Harlan Crow: Cornel West received a maximum donation from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow, who is known for lavishing ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/cornel-west-donation-harlan-crow-1234857237/
Clarence Thomas recuses as Supreme Court rejects appeal by Trump lawyer John Eastman
cnbc.com/2023/10/02/clarence-thomas-recuses-as-supreme-court-rejects-appeal-by-trump-lawyer-.html
How Clarence Thomas’ landmark Second Amendment ruling could help Hunter Biden fight his gun charges
cnn.com/2023/09/27/politics/hunter-biden-clarence-thomas-gun-charges-second-amendment/
‘The View’s’ Ana Navarro ‘Shaken’ by Longtime Friend Bob Menendez’ Indictment: “I’m hoping against hope that there is some sort of logical explanation,” she said ...
thedailybeast.com/the-views-ana-navarro-shaken-by-longtime-friend-bob-menendez-indictment
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- Senator Bob Menendez to make first remarks following indictment
- Democratic senators call for Bob Menendez's resignation
- Many Democratic officials in New Jersey also call for Menendez's resignation
- Democratic Representative Andy Kim to challenge Menendez
ProPublica: Clarence Thomas attended Koch network donor events: Justice Clarence Thomas attended a private dinner in 2018 during a winter donor summit of the ...
cnn.com/2023/09/22/politics/clarence-thomas-koch-fundraiser/
Quick Glance: New conflict of interest allegations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
- ProPublica reveals that Thomas has been involved in private dinners for major donors to the Koch network.
- In 2021, Americans for Prosperity, a Koch entity, successfully challenged state laws regarding donor disclosure.
- The network is now supporting a challenge to a longstanding Supreme Court regulatory precedent.
- Thomas did not recuse himself from the 2021 case and it is uncertain if he will do so in the current case.
Ken Burns Distances Himself From Justice Clarence Thomas: Ken Burns says he does not know Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas despite a photo showing the two ...
hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/ken-burns-justice-clarence-thomas-photo-1235597073/
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh predicts 'concrete steps' to address ethics concerns
pbs.org/newshour/politics/supreme-court-justice-brett-kavanaugh-predicts-concrete-steps-to-address-ethics-concerns
Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor's plane last year
stltoday.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/justice-clarence-thomas-harlan-crow-republican-megadonor/article_8b53756a-0415-5b03-9c4a-1ef4dcd55263.html
The Slatest for Sept. 12: Terrible News for Trump: Stories about Clarence Thomas, book bans, the first couple to claim an alien abduction, and more.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/09/slatest-news-politics-newsletter-trump-meadows-georgia.html
Democratic Senators Sound Alarm Over Koch-Backed Plot to 'Eviscerate' Regulatory State
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Ex-NFL star Warrick Dunn blasts 2015 Clarence Thomas comments in case of mother's killer
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/courts/ex-nfl-star-warrick-dunn-blasts-2015-clarence-thomas-remarks/article_4486d9c3-eb30-5cb8-83b0-b33bcdf620bc.html
Brave Daniel Cameron joins righteous fight against out-of-control Black privilege
courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2023/09/13/cameron-anti-affirmative-action-fight-dei-hiring-discrimination/70830837007/
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Something inevitable, even ancient, about chaos enveloping Donald Trump and Hunter Biden
irishtimes.com/world/us/2023/08/13/maureen-dowd-trump-not-alone-on-the-ethical-tightrope-hunter-biden-busy-staining-his-dads-campaign/
The Supreme Court Has a Clear Intellectual Lightweight: Thomas savaged him for hanging his whole opinion on a “pithy catchphrase” rather than real legal analysis ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/07/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-intellectual-lightweight.html
Sen. Chuck Schumer Blasts Supreme Court Justices for Taking ‘Lavish’ Billionaire Gifts
thedailybeast.com/sen-chuck-schumer-blasts-supreme-court-justices-for-taking-lavish-billionaire-gifts
Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson Spar Over Affirmative Action Ruling: Even as Justices Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared to agree over ...
nytimes.com/2023/06/29/us/politics/black-justices-affirmative-action-thomas-jackson.html
Here Are The Recent Controversies Supreme Court Justices Have Been Caught Up In—As Senate Committee Votes On Ethics Bill
forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2023/07/17/here-are-the-recent-controversies-supreme-court-justices-have-been-caught-up-in-as-senate-committee-votes-on-ethics-bill/
Clarence Thomas Received a Super Bowl Ring From Jerry Jones: Report: A New York Times report claims that Justice Clarence Thomas received a Super Bowl ring from ...
robbreport.com/lifestyle/news/clarence-thomas-super-bowl-ring-jerry-jones-1234867893/
The Elite Circle Clarence Thomas Entered That Led to the Supreme Court: The exclusive Horatio Alger Association brought the justice access to wealthy members and ...
nytimes.com/2023/07/09/us/clarence-thomas-horatio-alger-association.html
Pelosi: ‘Shameful’ that Alito, Thomas so ‘cavalier’ about ethics: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Sunday that it was “shameful” that Supreme Court ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4066934-pelosi-shameful-that-alito-thomas-so-cavalier-about-ethics/
DeSantis defends Justices Alito and Thomas amid scrutiny over donor gifts: The 2024 hopeful has previously praised Alito and Thomas and criticized former ...
politico.com/news/2023/06/23/desantis-defends-alito-thomas-00103432
Quick Glance: Justice Alito Defends Himself After ProPublica Inquiries and Reveals Trip With Billionaire Paul Singer
- Alito joined a private trip with Paul Singer, which he viewed as personal hospitality and did not list on his disclosure form.
- ProPublica asked questions about Alito's interactions with Singer and suggested he should have recused himself from cases involving Singer.
- Alito argued that his interactions with Singer were limited and casual and that he had no knowledge of Singer's interests in court cases.
- Disclosure of gifts and trips by Supreme Court justices is being questioned by some members of Congress.
Justice Kagan is wrong: Conservative Supreme Court ‘originalism’ killed Roe v. Wade | Opinion
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Whoopi Goldberg Puts Clarence Thomas on Blast on 'The View': "You're Full of It": Whoopi Goldberg blasted Clarence Thomas on 'The View' after the ...
decider.com/2023/06/29/whoopi-goldberg-clarence-thomas-the-view-full-of-it/
The Slatest for June 29: The Affirmative Action Ruling Contains Two Puzzling Loopholes
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/06/slatest-news-politics-newsletter-june-29-affirmative-action-clarence-thomas.html
Lapses in Judgments: Questionable ethics by justices of the Supreme Court goes as far back as the founding fathers. But the frequency and depth of transgressions ...
usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2023-06-16/supreme-court-ethics-questions-reach-far-beyond-clarence-thomas
Managing our blindspots to make better investment decisions: Biases affect everyone, but accepting that we are all susceptible is the start of not letting them ...
theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-managing-our-blindspots-to-make-better-investment-decisions/
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