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New book shows supreme court justice Clarence Thomas once supported press freedom • Feb. 12, 2025, 4:18 AM ET (The Guardian)
Pam Bondi sworn in as attorney general after Senate confirms her in a 54-46 vote • Feb. 6, 2025, 5:45 AM ET (CBS)
What Clarence Thomas Has Said About Same-Sex Marriage Ruling • Feb. 4, 2025, 4:10 AM ET (Newsweek)
Clarence Thomas calls out federal court for ignoring precedent despite his doing same with Roe • Jan. 29, 2025, 1:14 AM ET (The Guardian)
Clarence Thomas Calls Out Judges for Disrespecting Supreme Court Rulings • Jan. 28, 2025, 6:27 AM ET (Newsweek)

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Born June 23, 1948 (age 76) • Georgia
Title / Office Supreme Court of the United States (1991-), United States • United States Court of Appeals (1990-1991), United States
Role In Agostini v. Felton • Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy • Harris v. Quinn • McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission • Obergefell v. Hodges • Shelby County v. Holder • Smith v. City of Jackson, Mississippi • Good News Club v. Milford Central School • Lawrence v. Texas

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