Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was absent from the court Monday with no explanation. Thomas, 75, also was not participating remotely in arguments, as justices sometimes do when they are ill or otherwise can’t be there in person.
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- Justice Clarence Thomas Absent: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was noticeably absent from the court on Monday, with no public explanation provided for his absence. This absence was also marked by his non-participation in remote arguments, which is sometimes an option for justices who are ill.
- Chief Justice’s Announcement: Chief Justice John Roberts announced Thomas’ absence, noting that although not present, Thomas would still participate in the day’s cases by reviewing the briefs and argument transcripts.
- Previous Health Issues: Thomas’ health has been a point of concern in the past; he was hospitalized two years ago due to an infection, which also caused him to miss several court sessions, although he continued to participate in cases remotely during that time.
- Longest Serving Justice: At 75, Thomas is the longest-serving current member of the Supreme Court, having been appointed in 1991.
The Associated Press has the story:
Justice Thomas misses Supreme Court session Monday with no explanation
Newslooks- WASHINGTON (AP) —
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was absent from the court Monday with no explanation. Thomas, 75, also was not participating remotely in arguments, as justices sometimes do when they are ill or otherwise can’t be there in person.
Chief Justice John Roberts announced Thomas’ absence, saying that his colleague would still participate in the day’s cases, based on the briefs and transcripts of the arguments. The court sometimes, but not always, says when a justice is out sick.
Thomas was hospitalized two years ago with an infection, causing him to miss several court sessions. He took part in the cases then, too.
He is the longest serving of the current justices, joining the Supreme Court in 1991.
