Clarence Thomas triumphs — and his legal vision, too
Justice Clarence Thomas has recently become the second-longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history, marking a significant milestone in his career. His legal philosophy, often seen as radical, has gained traction as the court aligns more closely with his constitutional vision. In a recent case, he reaffirmed his stance on voting rights, emphasizing a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
- ▪Clarence Thomas is now the second-longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history.
- ▪In the case of Louisiana v. Callais, the court ruled against a race-driven congressional map, aligning with Thomas' interpretation of the Voting Rights Act.
- ▪Thomas has consistently advocated for a strict originalist approach to constitutional interpretation, often diverging from mainstream judicial thought.
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Opinion Clarence Thomas triumphs — and his legal vision, too By Ilya Shapiro Published May 22, 2026, 9:02 p.m. ET U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas attends a swearing-in ceremony for a new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 22, 2026. REUTERS See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google This month, Clarence Thomas became the second-longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history. That milestone would be notable for any jurist. For Thomas, it marks something more: the vindication of a constitutional vision that, for decades, was caricatured as eccentric, angry or unserious — until the court, and the country, began catching up.
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