The Latest Breaking News from Clarence Thomas

A Rare SCOTUS Case That Pitted Thomas Against Alito

Plus: Does Trump expect to lose the birthright citizenship case?

Reason · Apr 23

If Justice Alito resigns before the midterms, a Trump nominee to the Supreme Court is likely to sail through confirmation

Washington is buzzing with the possibility that President Donald Trump might name one or more Supreme Court justices before the November midterm elections.

The Conversation · Apr 22

Trump’s short-lived challenger Ron DeSantis is ‘begging’ him for a job in administration, report says

DeSantis, who has served as governor of Florida since 2019, is not eligible for a third term

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Hospital visit fuels speculation about Samuel Alito’s future on supreme court

Veteran justice, 76, was treated for dehydration in March; a retirement would give Trump new chance to shape court

The Guardian - US · Apr 3

Unanimous Supreme Court Says Internet Service Provider Not Liable for Internet Users' Illegal Downloads

Plus: What George Orwell thought about Friedrich Hayek.

Reason · Mar 26

Virginia's Impending 'Assault Firearm' Ban Is Logically and Constitutionally Dubious

The ban, which targets guns based on criteria that make little sense, seems vulnerable to a challenge under the Supreme Court's Second Amendment precedents.

Reason · Mar 11

The Postal Service's Recent Supreme Court Win Is Bad News for Government Accountability

Federal officials enjoy too much immunity from being sued over their misconduct.

Reason · Feb 26

In Tariffs Dissent, Clarence Thomas Embraced a Dangerous Theory of Executive Power

The conservative justice’s regrettable opinion in Learning Resources v. Trump.

Reason · Feb 24

Trump's Tantrum Over the Tariff Decision Highlights His Narcissistic Authoritarianism

The president neither understands nor appreciates the vital role of judicial independence in upholding the rule of law.

Reason · Feb 23

Trump vows to raise worldwide tariffs to 15% ‘effective immediately’

Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, ushered in under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, were unlawfully imposed

The Independent UK · Feb 21