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.

  • Sterile_Technique@lemmy.worldEnglish
    151·
    9 months ago

    Sad when the best hope we have for our country is for the villains bogging it down to just have a random heart attack or something.

    Not breaking out the champagne or fireworks quite yet, but they’re definitely on standby.