SCOTUS 101: Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence

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SCOTUS 101: Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence

Mar 21, 2019 1 min read
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Elizabeth Slattery

Former Legal Fellow and Appellate Advocacy Program Manager

Elizabeth Slattery researches and writes on the rule of law, separation of powers, civil rights, and other constitutional issues.
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In this week’s episode of SCOTUS 101, Sheldon Gilbert from the National Constitution Center joins Elizabeth Slattery to discuss Justice Clarence Thomas speaking at oral argument for the first time in 3 years, why the Ninth Circuit is having a bad week, and cases the Court will hear next term. Elizabeth also chats with Oklahoma SG Mithun Mansinghani. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia – Thomas Speaks Edition!

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