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Georgia politician slams Clarence Thomas amid statue debate

Por: Newsweek Nation February 16, 2023

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A Georgia lawmaker slammed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas during a debate on whether to place a statue of Thomas in the Georgia Capitol.Democratic state Senator Emanuel Jones said Thomas is extremely accomplished but criticized his votes on key issues that impact people of color.Jones mentioned he has previously expressed concern about Thomas' wife and her alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.While... + full article



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