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News Articles: clarence thomas

Associate Justice Clarence Thomas sits during a group photo at the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday, April 23, 2021.

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Justice Clarence Thomas let GOP donor pay tuition: Report

A Republican donor paid two years of private school tuition for a child raised by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and Thomas didn't disclose the payments. That confirmation of a published report comes from a lawyer who's represented Thomas and his wife, Virginia.

May 04, 2023
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Security fencing is seen as people visit the Supreme Court on April 19.

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Justice Thomas gifts scandal highlights 'double standard' for ethics in government

Ethics watchdogs are raising alarms after a report showed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted lavish gifts without disclosing them as required.

April 24, 2023
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  • Domenico Montanaro
Clarence Thomas’ signature on the deed for his deal with Harlan Crow.

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Billionaire Harlan Crow bought property from Clarence Thomas. The justice didn’t disclose the deal

The transaction is the first known instance of money flowing from Crow to the Supreme Court justice. The sale netted the GOP megadonor two vacant lots and the house where Thomas’ mother was living.

April 13, 2023
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  • Justin Elliott ,
  • Joshua Kaplan ,
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A shot of the Chicago skyline.

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Political Rewind: Chicago bests Atlanta for DNC bid; Is the U.S. Supreme Court too political?

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The 2024 Democratic National Convention will take place in Chicago, snubbing Georgia Democrats who wanted the convention in Atlanta.
And as Americans react to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' vacations with key donors, we ask our panel about the politicization of the court.

April 12, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones raise their fists as a video of last week's gun control demonstration at the statehouse is screened and Republicans who control the Tennessee House of Representatives prepare to vote on whether to expel them for their role in it, in Nashville, Tennessee, April 6, 2023. Photo by Cheney Orr/REUTERS

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Political Rewind: Judges issue conflicting rulings on abortion pills; Tennessee legislators expelled

Monday on Political Rewind: A Texas federal court judge has ruled the FDA improperly vetted mifepristone 20 years ago. Plus, the expulsion of two young Black Democrats from the Tennessee Legislature has caused an uproar. Meanwhile, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas didn't disclose luxury vacations hosted by a key donor.

April 10, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Lawmakers: Senate votes for Justice Clarence Thomas monument on Day 18

The Georgia Senate passed a controversial bill to create a monument to Georgia native and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Day 18. Thomas was born in Savannah. 

February 14, 2023
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  • Sarah Kallis
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks with reporters about aid to Ukraine, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 10, 2022, in Washington. Attorneys representing Graham said Wednesday, July 6, that he intends to challenge a subpoena compelling him to testify before a special grand jury in Georgia investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies' actions after the 2020 election.

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Supreme Court clears way for Graham testimony in Georgia

The Supreme Court has lifted a temporary hold on Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in a Georgia investigation of possible illegal interference in the 2020 election by then-President Donald Trump and his allies in the state. The high court on Tuesday left no legal impediments in the way of Graham's appearance before a special grand jury, now scheduled for Nov. 17.

November 01, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks to the media after Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence of collusion between U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign and Russia in the 2016 election on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters

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Political Rewind: Ruling on abortion law likely to come after election; Justice Thomas on Graham

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Fulton County Judge Robert McBurney won't rule on today's arguments against Georgia's abortion law until after the election. Meanwhile, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas put a temporary hold on Lindsey Graham's testimony in the grand jury investigating the 2020 election. 

October 25, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn <em>Roe v. Wade</em>, the George Washington University law school received calls to drop Justice Clarence Thomas and cancel the seminar he taught.

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Clarence Thomas drops out of teaching a law class after students protested

Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the George Washington University law school received calls to drop Thomas and cancel the seminar he taught.

July 28, 2022
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  • Ayana Archie
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Political Rewind: The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade — here's what it means for Georgia

Friday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: The team hosted a live panel in reaction to the breaking news of The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. 

 

 

 

June 24, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, in 2017.

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Jan. 6 committee asks Ginni Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, to testify

Ginni Thomas said she would "look forward" to talking to the committee after reports surfaced that she communicated with a lawyer who pressured Mike Pence to reject the election results.

June 16, 2022
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Trump holds rally in Commerce.

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Political Rewind: Trump's rally in Commerce; Updates under the Gold Dome; Ginni Thomas' texts

Monday on Political Rewind: Former president Donald Trump held a rally in Commerce, Ga., over the weekend with candidates he is endorsing in GOP primaries. In the state Capitol, the Senate approves a budget with teachers raises. What bills are in the making as the last week of the session approaches? Managing editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kevin Riley hosts today's show.

March 28, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
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Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, moderates a panel discussion titled "When did World War III Begin? Part A: Threats at Home" during the Conservative Political Action Conference on February 23, 2017.

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Supreme Court Justice Thomas' wife Ginni has a long history of conservative activism

The text messages Virginia Thomas sent Trump's chief of staff pushing false claims about the 2020 election are the latest in her often public work to support conservative Republicans.

March 25, 2022
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  • Claudia Grisales
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Justice Thomas worries 'trends' like 'cancel culture' will compromise institutions

"By doing this, you continue to chip away at the respect of the institutions that the next generation is going to need if they're going to have civil society," Thomas says at Utah event.

March 12, 2022
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A student in a school library.

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Political Rewind: GOP lawmakers want look into Ga. college curriculum; Duncan opposes Buckhead city

Friday on Political Rewind: GOP state lawmakers want Georgia colleges to report on where they’ve increased spending, and if curriculum included “diversity, equity, inclusion, advocacy and activism.” Plus, can Vernon Jones win in the 10th District with a Trump endorsement?

February 11, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
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