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.

    • PapaStevesyEnglish
      49·
      7 months ago

      Impossible this time.

      The Denialist Liberal’s Mantra, keep saying it and it might come true.

      • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        7 months ago

        A dem speaker would absolutely bring this to a vote and Biden wouldn’t bring forward a candidate that he couldn’t get past the pains in the asses like Manchin.

        All of these judicial candidates have been pre-vetted to high hell.

        This would be a layup.