Justice Clarence Thomas Returns To Supreme Court After Absence

Visitors outside the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was present at the session on Tuesday after missing oral arguments on Monday without providing any explanation for his absence.

Chief Justice John Roberts made the announcement on Monday that Thomas would not be participating shortly after the court convened for arguments in a public corruption case. It is worth noting that in the past, the court has typically offered some clarification when a justice is absent, often citing reasons such as illness. On occasion, justices have been able to participate remotely in arguments.

Chief Justice John Roberts announced Thomas' absence during a public corruption case.

Justice Thomas missed oral arguments on Monday without providing a reason.

The court typically clarifies absences, often citing illness.

Thomas, who is 75 years old, had previously missed several arguments in 2022 due to being diagnosed with an infection.

Despite inquiries, the Supreme Court did not provide any additional information regarding Thomas' absence on Monday, when his fellow justices heard arguments in two cases.