Justice Thomas Misses SCOTUS' Monday Session, No Explanation

Monday, April 15, 2024

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was absent from the court Monday with no explanation.

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... 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. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-04-15 02:59 PM | Reply

Probably taking delivery on his new motorhome.

#2 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2024-04-15 03:08 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Would be a shame if he had a massive heart attack and died.

#3 | Posted by truthhurts at 2024-04-15 03:14 PM | Reply

Catching the first showing of the newest LongDongSilver flick?

#4 | Posted by censored at 2024-04-15 03:21 PM | Reply

He's 75?

Why is he still on the Supreme Court?

We need mandatory retirement for him and all members of our government who are over the age of 70.

#5 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-04-15 03:25 PM | Reply

Bet republicans are hiding his corpse so democrats can't seat a new justice.

#6 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-04-15 03:26 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

"Would be a shame if he had a massive heart attack and died."

Kinda, but it would be a real REAL shame if he had a heart attack, went into a coma, got brain damage, woke up, got back to the SC, and then started voting LIBERAL.

#7 | Posted by pumpkinhead at 2024-04-15 03:51 PM | Reply

Hopefully the Grim Reaper came and pad uncle Clarence a visit.

#8 | Posted by a_monson at 2024-04-15 06:12 PM | Reply

Roberts isn't saying much so it must be serious.

And guess what. The immunity case is coming before the Court on April 25 ~ just 10 days from now.

Could this be linked to why Trump asked to be excused from the hush money case on April 25 so he could attend the U.S. Supreme Court hearing?

Does Trump think his presence at the U.S. Supreme Court would be intimidating?

#9 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-15 06:33 PM | Reply

Hopefully the Grim Reaper came and pad uncle Clarence a visit.

I wouldn't put it past Republicans to prop up a body double until after the election.

#10 | Posted by JOE at 2024-04-15 06:39 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

@#9 ... Roberts isn't saying much so it must be serious. ...

According to the article, Justice Thomas had been out previously...

... Thomas was hospitalized two years ago with an infection, causing him to miss several court sessions. He took part in the cases then, too. ...

#11 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-04-15 06:49 PM | Reply

Bet republicans are hiding his corpse so democrats can't seat a new justice.

It's an election year so they can't anyway. Let the people decide.

#12 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-04-15 06:56 PM | Reply

I wouldn't put it past Republicans to prop up a body double until after the election.

#10 | Posted by JOE

Weekend At Rudy's

#13 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2024-04-15 07:22 PM | Reply

LAMP

Roberts had an explanation for why Thomas was absent the other time.

The problem this time seems to be that Roberts did not have an explanation for Thomas' absence.

So that leaves the question wide open for hanky-panky speculation.

And why did Trump think it was urgent for him to be there on April 25 when his immunity case is scheduled to be heard? (request denied by Judge Merchan)

Trump has never bothered to attend when any of his other cases were being decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

#14 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-15 09:43 PM | Reply

"And why did Trump think it was urgent for him to be there on April 25 when his immunity case is scheduled to be heard? (request denied by Judge Merchan)"

He wanted to be able to whine that the judge was being mean to him.

#15 | Posted by truthhurts at 2024-04-15 09:45 PM | Reply

TRUTHY

You're probably right.

We're all going to be red in the face if Thomas turns up alive and healthy.

Maybe Roberts just thought it wasn't any of our business why Thomas was MIA on Monday.

#16 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-15 10:07 PM | Reply

Hopefully, POTUS will get another SCOTUS pick before November. Here's to her being a married 35-year-old lesbian firebrand.

#17 | Posted by _Gunslinger_ at 2024-04-16 04:23 AM | Reply

I will not wish him dead and gone like some.

But I can still be happy when he's gone!

#18 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-04-16 10:28 AM | Reply

If he were to retire or pass away before November, the argument for Sotomayor retiring would be even stronger. You could literally flip the balance of the court.

#19 | Posted by JOE at 2024-04-16 10:59 AM | Reply

No such terminal luck.
It appears, since he is presenting
arguments today in court, that he
took the day off to
'finish his homework'.

#20 | Posted by earthmuse at 2024-04-16 02:20 PM | Reply

He's 75?

Why is he still on the Supreme Court?

#5 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-04-15 03:25 PM | Reply |

It all depends on the political spectrum... RBG served till she died at 87

#21 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2024-04-16 03:36 PM | Reply

RBG served till she died at 87

So?

You think I'm suggesting age of retirement for members of our government be limited to only republicans?

All members of the government, all branches and agencies, should have a mandatory retirement age of 70.

Meaning when you're running for office you must do so at an age so your term ends by the time you turn 70.

Presidential candidates must be 62 or younger. (8 years, no one term presidential candidates can apply. 66 for a first term is unacceptable.)

Senatorial candidates must be 64 or younger. (6 years)

Representatives 68. (2 year terms)

Judges and justices retire at 70.

Governors, mayors, city council ... everyone. 70 is the cut off.

#22 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-04-16 03:54 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Bet republicans are hiding his corpse so democrats can't seat a new justice.

#6 | POSTED BY CLOWNSHACK

My first thought was that wouldn't out it past the current GOP to try and hide his death to avoid losing a seat.

#23 | Posted by jpw at 2024-04-16 04:08 PM | Reply

Bad news. Thomas is back today. He just needed a day off to finish his "homework."

#24 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-16 04:12 PM | Reply

Homework?

Sounds like code for, new yacht.

#25 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-04-16 04:18 PM | Reply

CLOWN

Would Roberts lie? ~ LOL

#26 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-16 07:08 PM | Reply

Every time he opens his mouth.

#27 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-04-16 08:39 PM | Reply