Clarence Thomas says threats to Supreme Court make public appearances ‘very’ risky
Justice Clarence Thomas has expressed concerns about the increasing threats to Supreme Court justices, which have limited his ability to make public appearances. He noted that security risks have changed significantly since he first joined the court. Thomas emphasized the impact of these threats on civil society and the importance of open dialogue despite disagreements.
- ▪Justice Clarence Thomas addressed a conference remotely due to security concerns.
- ▪He stated that threats to justices have become more frequent and serious over the years.
- ▪Thomas highlighted the need for civil discourse in society, despite the current climate of division.
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News Clarence Thomas says threats to Supreme Court make public appearances ‘very’ risky Thomas had to address a conference remotely rather than in-person due to security concerns, and the Republican-appointed justices have faced at times deadly threats from leftists in recent years. Justice Clarence Thomas Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images CalvinFreiburger 0 Calvin Freiburger Comments 0 Mon May 18, 2026 - 12:47 pm EDT FLORIDA (LifeSiteNews) – Conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said that the increasing frequency of threats to himself and fellow justices has impacted the number of public appearances he can make, amid an ongoing trend of intense partisan hatred for the institution.
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