The conservative justice was not present for oral arguments on Monday, but the court did not provide a reason why.

The conservative justice was not present for oral arguments on Monday, but the court did not provide a reason why.

Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was not present at the court for oral arguments on Monday, with the court giving no reason for his absence.

Chief Justice John Roberts said in court that Thomas “is not on the bench today” but would “participate fully” in the two cases being argued based on the briefs and transcripts.

A court spokeswoman had no further information.

Thomas, 75, is the eldest of the nine justices. The court has a 6-3 conservative majority.

    • Cosmo
      35•3 months ago

      I think this is the better outcome rather than him being dead. For no other reason than that it’d be absolutely hilarious.

      • @snooggums@midwest.socialEnglish
        17•3 months ago

        No, being dead would be the absolute best outcome. Then the Dems could seat a nominee so it wouldn’t matter who won the election.

        • Cosmo
          2•3 months ago

          Owait is there a political difference between resigning and dying?

          • @snooggums@midwest.socialEnglish
            6•3 months ago

            Well, if he dies he must be replaced.

            If he resigns Republicans will use the fact that he is alive to say he would want to pick his successor or some other bullshit that would dominate the news because they always focus in controversy.