Clarence Thomas Hires Clerk Accused of Writing “I HATE BLACK PEOPLE”

Clarence Thomas Hires Clerk Accused of Writing “I HATE BLACK PEOPLE”

Scandal-plagued Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas isn’t doing himself any favors. Starting next term, one of his four new law clerks will be Crystal Clanton, a recently-minted law school graduate who was pushed out of a conservative youth organization in 2017 after a reporter uncovered virulently racist texts she sent to another employee. The Antonin … Read more

Supreme Court set for pivotal cases that could claw back federal administrative power

Supreme Court set for pivotal cases that could claw back federal administrative power

The Supreme Court will hear a dispute this week that could lead to a decision dramatically clawing back the power of federal agencies, putting a number of consumer and environmental protections in jeopardy. At issue is whether courts should defer to interpretation by federal agencies when a law could have multiple meanings, a practice known … Read more

The Clarence Thomas Scandal Is Somehow Looking Even Worse

The Clarence Thomas Scandal Is Somehow Looking Even Worse

Before he began receiving expensive gifts and luxury vacations from Harlan Crow and other conservative benefactors, Clarence Thomas reportedly expressed significant concerns about his financial situation—even prompting concerns from a Republican lawmaker more than 20 years ago that he might resign from the Supreme Court if he could not boost his salary. “One or more … Read more