Clarence Thomas
Clarence Thomas is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, having been nominated by President George H.W. Bush in 1991. He is known for his originalist views and often emphasizes a strict interpretation of the Constitution. Thomas has consistently called for the Court to revisit landmark rulings, particularly those related to the First Amendment, such as New York Times v. Sullivan, which established a high bar for public officials to prove libel.
Born on Jun 23, 1948 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 5.25 | 0.20% | +30% | 331,002,651 | 843,319 | $21,000,000 | 53,503$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,888 | $1,700,000 | 1,605$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 197,983 | $1,500,000 | 1,407$ |
| Totals | 7 | 583,018,583 | 1,080,337 | $24,215,000 | 56,531$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Justice Clarence Thomas appeared inclined toward Trump’s assertion of tariff authority.
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Brazil:
He is a U.S. Supreme Court Justice mentioned in relation to a code of conduct discussion.
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Canada:
Clarence Thomas is a Supreme Court Justice who questioned the basis for presidential removal authority over the Fed.
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United States:
Justice Clarence Thomas authored the Bruen opinion regarding gun restrictions.
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United States:
Clarence Thomas is a Supreme Court Justice who was observed reacting during the questioning by Ketanji Brown Jackson.
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United States:
Justice Clarence Thomas joined Justice Barrett in her concurring statement.
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Jamaica:
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has argued that Section 230 has been applied too broadly by courts.
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United States:
Clarence Thomas is a conservative Justice who dissented from the decision allowing Pepper-Jackson to compete.
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Uruguay:
Clarence Thomas is a Supreme Court judge who supported Trump's assertion for troop deployment.
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Guyana:
Three conservatives on the court said they dissented from the order: Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch.
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