
Clarence Thomas
Updates on Clarence Thomas. An associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 1991, Thomas was nominated to the Supreme Court by former President George H.W. Bush. Thomas is the second African American to serve on the court. Thomas' seat was previously held by the first African American to serve on the court, Thurgood Marshall. He previously served as the judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1990 to 1991. Thomas' confirmation hearing for the Supreme Court was engulfed in controversy after Anita Hill accused Thomas of sexual harassment. Thomas was narrowly confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 52–48 vote.
New Clarence Thomas report throws wrench in upcoming Supreme Court case
Experts told Newsweek it's becoming increasingly likely that the court will overturn the landmark 1984 Chevron decision this term.
Supreme Court faces new headache with latest Clarence Thomas report
A new report about Thomas reveals that a secret friendship may have violated federal laws and could impact a significant case before the Supreme Court.
Democrat calls out ethics issues to Supreme Court justice's face
Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court have been involved in a series of ethics controversies recently, and the court's approval rating remains at an all-time low.
Clarence Thomas resign calls grow over disclosure: "People deserve better"
Thomas' latest financial disclosure form reveals the justice took three trips paid by conservative billionaire Harlan Crow last year.
Clarence Thomas financial disclosures raise eyebrows
Thomas admitted to "inadvertently" failing to disclose the real estate deal between him and GOP mega-donor Harlan Crow. The justice did not report any gifts.
Clarence Thomas' former clerks come to his defense
More than 100 of Thomas' ex-clerks penned a letter praising his "unimpeachable" integrity as he faces new ethics concerns.
Could Clarence Thomas get impeached and removed from Supreme Court?
A Supreme Court expert told Newsweek that this is not the first scandal that the conservative justice has faced in his career.
Clarence Thomas faces DOJ investigation calls as anger grows over gifts
House Democrats want the Department of Justice to launch an internal inquiry into the gifts Thomas accepted from wealthy benefactors in the past two decades.
Key allegations against Clarence Thomas in Democrats' call for probe
Democratic House members sent a letter on Friday asking the Justice Department to launch an investigation into Thomas' conduct.
Clarence Thomas resign calls grow over vacations: "Corrupt as hell"
Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu has said Thomas should resign immediately, following new reporting on gifts the associate justice has received.
Samuel Alito Was Right. Congress Can't Force New Rules on the Supreme Court
Democrats in the U.S. Senate and the mainstream media have sought to tar Justice Clarence Thomas with groundless accusations of bribery.
Who paid for Clarence Thomas' motor home? Meet Anthony Welters
Thomas' signature Prevost Marathon RV, which cost him over $267,000 in 1999, was partially paid for by a wealthy friend.
What Right-Wing Court?
The Justices work hard to get it right—and there are differing approaches and interpretive methods, including differing applications of originalism.
Congress called to investigate "broken and captured" Supreme Court
A coalition of 90 progressive organizations urged Congress to take action to address allegations of "corruption" that marred the Court's most recent term.
"Impeach Samuel Alito" petition surges after Supreme Court rulings
A petition calling for a Senate investigation into the justice has gained traction after a series of controversial rulings.
"Everything is on the table" after Supreme Court rulings: Law professor
The Supreme Court has signaled it's not bound by precedent, warned New York University professor Melissa Murray on Sunday.
AOC's warning to Chief Justice Roberts amid calls for ethics reform
The Democratic lawmaker suggested on Sunday that ethics guidelines should be passed to avoid "overreach" by the U.S. Supreme Court justices.
Fact Check: Did Clarence Thomas go to Yale under affirmative action policy?
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas' vote to overturn affirmative action has been called out by SCOTUS critics.
Supreme Court Ends the Last Vestige of 'Systemic Racism' in America
Ultimately, America can either have "equity," as modern wokesters use the term, or it can have equality—real moral and legal equality under the rule of law.
Supreme Court affirmative action ruling puts legacy admissions in spotlight
The Supreme Court decision handed down Thursday involving two universities has drawn both strong praise and criticism.
Did Clarence Thomas benefit from affirmative action he just struck down?
"The worst thing about affirmative action is that it created a Clarence Thomas who benefited from the program," NAACP President Derrick Johnson said.
Clarence Thomas criticizes Supreme Court's agenda in new dissents
Thomas, who dissented from his colleagues in two opinions released Tuesday, has become one of the Court's most powerful justices in recent years.
Clarence Thomas has a Supreme Court problem
The justice has faced criticism following a series of revelations that have raised questions about his ethics and disclosure requirements.
Ron DeSantis goes after Trump's Supreme Court justices
"Ron's latest flip-flop has left many wondering if he tripped in his high-heel boots and hit his head," the Trump campaign responded.
Supreme Court's surprise ruling divides conservative justices
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh sided with the Court's liberal members in the Alabama voting rights case.
Ron DeSantis praises Clarence Thomas as "gold standard"
Thomas represents an ideal he hoped to emulate in efforts to shift the nation's highest court even further right, the Florida governor said.
One sentence in Supreme Court decision in spotlight amid ethics complaints
The Supreme Court has been at the helm of an ethics battle after justices failed to disclose personal decisions that some say could impact their decision.
Clarence Thomas under scrutiny as key witness speaks out in ethics probe
Senior U.S. District Judge Mark L. Wolf is scheduled to appear before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on May 17.
Clarence Thomas targeted in Supreme Court expansion push
Democratic lawmakers seek additional justices for the nation's high court. Allegations against Thomas is one example they cited for supporting the move.
Clarence Thomas scolds justices over death penalty ruling
Thomas was one of two justices who dissented in a Supreme Court ruling on an Alabama death row inmate's request regarding lethal injection on Monday.