Clarence Thomas spotted at Capitol as Supreme Court drops weighty rulings
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was seen walking at the Capitol amid major case rulings by the Supreme Court. When questioned by reporters, Thomas responded with humor, denying any significant meetings and stating he was simply walking. His appearance coincided with the Court’s recent decisions on cases that impact election processes and presidential powers, including rulings that support expanded executive authority under Trump and decisions on mail-in ballots and federal agency staffing. The timing of his visit is notable given the Court’s recent rulings, which are viewed as favorable to conservatives, and the final decisions of the term are expected soon.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was spotted at the Capitol, as the Supreme Court drops and hears major cases.
Thomas was seen by reporters walking at the Capitol, and when questioned, responded cheekily.
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“Oh, nobody,” the conservative justice responded with a laugh when asked who he was meeting with.
“Oh, just walking,” Thomas said when asked what he was doing at the Capitol.
When pressed further on whether he had any important meetings at the Capitol, he began laughing.
“None that I’m going to tell you about,” Thomas said.
After nearly a minute of prodding, he finally concluded with, “You have good questions.”
While the appearance of a Supreme Court justice on the Hill usually draws attention, the timing of Thomas’s visit is particularly notable. The conservative-majority Supreme Court dropped three major rulings, two preferable to Republicans and one not preferable, on Monday.
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Tuesday is the final day the high court will rule on cases, including those regarding Trump’s birthright citizenship order, as well as state laws prohibiting biological men from participating in women’s sports, before the term ends.
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