Clarence Thomas

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice

Clarence Thomas - U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice
Born

June 23rd, 1948
76 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Clarence Thomas served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 1991. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush, Thomas's jurisprudence is characterized by his originalist interpretations of the Constitution. Prior to his Supreme Court tenure, Thomas held the position of Chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from 1982 to 1990 and played a significant role in shaping federal employment discrimination policies. He also served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit before his Supreme Court appointment.

Served as an Associate Justice since 1991

Chaired the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Authored landmark opinions on constitutional law

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