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- politics@sh.itjust.works
- cross-posted to:
- politics@sh.itjust.works
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.
He doesn’t need to hear arguments. He’s already decided how he’s voting based on the vacation offers he’s received
I really wish this WEREN’T true.
“I don’t need to hear the arguments! Just tell me how that sonofabitch Brenner voted and I’ll vote against him!”