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Clarence Thomas Missing Supreme Court Hearing Raises Eyebrows
https://www.newsweek.com/clarence-thomas-scotus-ginni-1890408 ^ | 4/15/2024 | Nick Mordowanec

Posted on 04/15/2024 7:09:19 PM PDT by bitt

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, 75, sparked raised eyebrows over his whereabouts when he was absent during oral arguments on Monday, and the Court provided no explanation why.

Addressing Thomas' lack of presence, Chief Justice John Roberts said simply that Thomas "is not on the bench today" but would "participate fully" in the two cases being argued based on the briefs and transcripts, according to NBC News' Lawrence Hurley.

"Context that may or may not be helpful: In the recent past, Justice Thomas phoned into oral arguments when he couldn't attend in person, allowing him to ask questions remotely. He isn't doing so this time," wrote Slate reporter Mark Joseph Stern on X, formerly Twitter.

Newsweek reached out to the Supreme Court via email for comment.

When Thomas was hospitalized two years ago with an infection, he missed multiple court sessions but still took part in cases.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government
KEYWORDS: clarencethomas; clarencethomashealth
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To: milagro

PBS had his life story (of all places!) anyways here’s an excerpt. Joe Biden has always been a horses ass… https://youtu.be/rca-_DOgBPU?si=lY2xeXI5mqOe_0yw


21 posted on 04/16/2024 3:51:41 AM PDT by lilypad
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To: bitt

Stuck in traffic at the Seattle airport?

EC


22 posted on 04/16/2024 4:00:10 AM PDT by Ex-Con777
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To: crusty old prospector

Maybe he didn’t have any questions.


23 posted on 04/16/2024 5:03:18 AM PDT by Lisbon1940 (I don’t see why they would)
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To: crusty old prospector

Maybe he has the flu.
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The ‘flu’ is no joke these days, especially for older citizens, as I can attest. The so called flu has likely been mRNA engineered to increase its lethality, just like Covid-19. The once conventional prophylactic shots we used to get growing up have also undergone mRNA manipulation to screw up your immune system and hasten your demise. It’s your government in collusion with Big Pharma and the medical profession turned into your worst enemy. Now they can use the stealth injection method to assassinate their enemies. Let’s all say a prayer for Justice Thomas’ well being.


24 posted on 04/16/2024 6:59:27 AM PDT by iontheball
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To: bitt

Unusual, but unimportant to the cases. Thomas is on record that be believes oral arguments are nothing but theater. Prior to the scamdemic he rarely asked any questions.


25 posted on 04/16/2024 7:33:33 AM PDT by zeugma (Stop deluding yourself that America is still a free country.)
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To: chiller

I was being hopefully sarcastic...NO it has and was not reported. I have immense respect for Clarence Thomas, I hope he is OK.


26 posted on 04/16/2024 8:53:31 AM PDT by mythenjoseph (Islam has NO place in a Christian society.)
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To: mythenjoseph

He was back in court today....no mention of absence or illness.


27 posted on 04/16/2024 9:55:13 AM PDT by chiller (Davey Crockett said: "Be sure you're right. Then go ahead'. I'll go ahead.)
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To: chiller

bttt


28 posted on 04/16/2024 11:57:00 AM PDT by linMcHlp
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