Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch would have taken up Hittle v. City of Stockton. | By @kelsey_dallas https://t.co/qR2THJNjjT
Clarence Thomas urges Supreme Court to revisit ‘troubling’ discrimination ruling https://t.co/2UEi2XuuKB
Thomas scolds SCOTUS for failing to take up case that could have challenged discrimination standard created ‘out of whole cloth’ https://t.co/SfVK6AxSv6
Justice Clarence Thomas has publicly criticized his Supreme Court colleagues for their decision not to hear a case that could have challenged a discrimination standard he described as being created 'out of whole cloth.' In remarks made on March 10, 2025, Thomas called out the Court for its 'suspect' interpretation of the Constitution that allows justices to opt out of cases involving disputes between states. He specifically referenced the case Hittle v. City of Stockton, which he and Justice Neil Gorsuch would have supported taking up. Thomas's comments reflect his concerns about the Court's handling of discrimination issues and the implications of its rulings.
