What made Clarence Thomas famous?

Clarence Thomas (born June 23, 1948) is a United States Supreme Court justice who is notable for his conservative/libertarian views and for being the second Black person to serve on the court in history.

He continuously takes right-wing stances, fiercely supports states’ rights, and interprets the US Constitution using strict constructivism.

Thomas is unafraid to express his disagreement with the majority, even if it makes him unpopular politically.

What made Clarence Thomas famous?

Clarence Thomas was a youthful and inexperienced Supreme Court nominee when George H. W. Bush nominated him in 1991.

He was 43 years old and had only one year of judicial experience. Thomas was subjected to an especially arduous and tense series of Senate hearings.

Anita Hill, a former EEOC staffer, accused him of sexual harassment.

The Senate initially opted not to pursue the issue after the FBI investigated and returned with an inconclusive report, and instead continued with the hearings.

Clarence Thomas is the second black justice on the Supreme Court and the only one who is currently on the bench.

Thomas is well-known for his lack of questioning during oral arguments as a Supreme Court justice.