U.S. Supreme Court
NYT: Can Justice Thomas Be Impartial?
A New York Times editorial says the rage evident in Justice Clarence Thomas’ new memoir raises questions about his ability to be impartial.
“The problem with Justice Thomas’ book, My Grandfather’s Son, is that it nurses bitter grudges and throws brickbats at organizations and people who opposed his nomination and might well appear before the court,” the Times says.
The newspaper says books by other justices are “consistent with the dignity of the court.” It points to the book by former Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist about the 1876 presidential election and a book by Justice Stephen G. Breyer on his constitutional views.
