Justice Thomas hospitalized, may miss some oral arguments

Source: The Hill | March 20, 2022 | Sarah Polus

Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized after experiencing flu-like symptoms and will miss some oral arguments this week.

The longest-serving member of the Supreme Court was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Friday and expects to be released in a day or two, the court said in a statement. 

Thomas, 73, is reportedly undergoing testing while being treated for an infection and given intravenous antibiotics.

“His symptoms are abating, he is resting comfortably, and he expects to be released from the hospital in a day or two,” Supreme Court spokesperson Patricia McCabe said in a statement.

She added, “Justice Thomas will participate in the consideration and discussion of any cases for which he is not present on the basis of the briefs, transcripts and audio of the oral arguments.”

It’s unclear why the court waited two days to announce Thomas’ hospitalization. 

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  • Consistent March 21, 2022 at 11:34 am #52723

    Consistent March 21, 2022 at 2:15 pm #52726

    EVERYDAY March 21, 2022 at 11:22 pm #52732

    If Justice Thomas is getting antibiotics, it’s unlikely he would have COVID, a virus. Bacterial infections can produce fever, chills and other symptoms like a viral infection and they can also be just as dangerous as COVID. I know. Had a staph infection that put me in the hospital in 2011. Doctors said the infection could have damaged my already damaged heart.

    I know the Justice is under suspicion as a result of his wife’s activities on January 6, but so far nothing has been proven and regardless, I wish Justice Thomas a speedy recovery.

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