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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ariana Baio

Clarence Thomas reportedly raised prospect of resigning from Supreme Court over salary

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was reportedly growing frustrated with his financial situation in the 2000s. He then made a comment to a Republican lawmaker suggesting “one or more justices” would leave the court if Congress did not raise their salaries soon.

The comment raised concerns among Republicans that Justice Thomas, a key conservative vote on the Supreme Court, might leave, according to a new report from ProPublica.

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