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Justice Clarence Thomas was nominated by President George H. W. Bush in 1991 to replace Justice Thurgood Marshall, who was retiring. Thomas officially joined the Court in October of that year, and is an incumbent (still sitting). When the 2010-2011 Term began in October, Thomas marked 19 years tenure on the Court.
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Clarence Thomas was what number of the Supreme Court?
Justice Clarence Thomas was the 106th justice to sit on the US Supreme Court.
Who is Justice Clarence Thomas?
Justice Clarence Thomas is the second African-American appointed to the US Supreme Court. He is an Associate Justice, currently third in seniority, and has been on the bench since October 1991. Justice Thomas is serving his eighteenth Term in 2009-2010.
Is US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas a socialist?
No. Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is a staunch Republican, and widely considered to be one of the most conservative Justices in the Court's history.
Who appointed the judges that are now sitting on the supreme court?
Justices Antonin Scala, and Anthony M. Kennedy were appointed by Pres. Reagan. Justice Clarence Thomas was appointed by the first Bush and Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen G. Breyer were appointed by Clinton. Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. and Justice Samuel Alito were appointed by the second Bush. Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan were appointed by Obama.
Was Clarence Thomas confirmed as a Supreme Court justice after Anita Hill accused him of sexual harassment?
Ultimately, Thomas was confirmed for the Supreme Court; the controversy, however, had a lasting effect on the nation's understanding of sexual harassment.
