WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms, the court docket stated in an announcement Sunday.
Thomas, 73, was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, a part of the Johns Hopkins Health System, on Friday night time, court docket officers stated.
Tests confirmed he had an an infection, and he has been receiving intravenous antibiotics, in accordance with the court docket’s assertion.
Thomas’ symptoms had been abating, he was comfy, and he may very well be launched within the subsequent few days, the court docket stated.
Thomas will take part in circumstances that he might miss through the use of briefs, transcripts and oral arguments, generally delivered just about, the court docket stated.
The court docket is working with a 6-3 conservative majority. Thomas’ absence can be unlikely to unsettle that majority.
The well being and well-being of members of the Supreme Court are all the time carefully watched, significantly for justices whose judicial philosophies differ from that of the get together that controls the White House. Thomas is likely one of the most conservative members of the Supreme Court.
The Senate will start hearings Monday for President Joe Biden’s first decide for a uncommon emptiness on the court docket, federal appeals Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Thomas has been the topic of current dialogue in regards to the court docket. His spouse, Ginni Thomas, not too long ago mentioned attending the rally former President Donald Trump held on Jan. 6, 2021, earlier than a mob of his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol.
Michelle Acevedo contributed.