Thomas unloads on Court for helping convicted murderer but ignoring 'law-abiding citizens'

Jun 1, 2026 · 4:17 PM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

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Justice Clarence Thomas criticized the Supreme Court for prioritizing a case involving a convicted murderer over more significant issues affecting law-abiding citizens. He expressed concern that the Court intervened in a Florida murder case based on what he called an 'inconsequential foot fault.' Thomas highlighted the Court's refusal to address other important cases related to race, free speech, and military families.

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▪Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, criticized the Supreme Court's focus on a murder case involving Gary Whitton.
▪The Supreme Court ruled that the Eleventh Circuit must reconsider granting Whitton a new trial based on DNA evidence discovered after the original trial.
▪Thomas argued that the evidence against Whitton was overwhelming and that the Court should prioritize more consequential cases.

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Supreme Court Thomas unloads on Court for helping convicted murderer but ignoring 'law-abiding citizens' Thomas pointed to cases involving race, free speech and military families the Court declined to hear By Elaine Mallon Fox News Published June 1, 2026 12:17pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Former Virginia AG: The Supreme Court will 'laugh' this off their docket Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares discusses Virginia Democrats looking to remove Supreme Court justices on 'Hannity.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, accused the Supreme Court of focusing on the wrong cases after the justices vacated a lower-court ruling in a Florida murder case over…

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