Tag: Clarence Thomas

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas (L) and Justice Anthony Kennedy testify before the House Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee on Capitol Hill March 8, 2007 in Washington, DC. The justices spoke about concerns with the ongoing remodeling of the court building, the reduction of paperwork due to electronic media and the disparity of pay between federal judges and lawyers working in the private sector.

INSIDE: Biden ... Gaetz ... A Powerful Biker

By | March 21, 2022 7:47 a.m.

At Least Four Supreme Court Justices Cosign Legal Theory That Existentially Threatens Fair Elections

In a dissent, justices floated a fringe legal theory that found favor among conservatives as Trump tried to contest the 2020 election.

By | March 9, 2022 9:54 a.m.

Where Things Stand: New Report Reveals More Details Of Ginni Thomas’ Involvement In Election-Subverting Schemes

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By | February 22, 2022 6:31 p.m.

The New York Times Magazine published a piece this afternoon that reveals new information about Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and the extent to which she was involved in Big Lie-related events leading up to, surrounding and following Jan. 6.

Ginni Thomas’ conservative activism has been eyebrow-raising for years, but in recent months we’ve seen several new in-depth reports that delve deeply into her work and the conflicts of interest they could present for Justice Thomas’ role on the high Court, especially in cases related to the Jan. 6 insurrection and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.