Federal Judge Profile

Clarence Thomas (Circuit Justice)

Supreme Court / 11th Circuit • 11th Circuit

Appointed by George H.W. Bush, 1991

Ruling Tendencies

Civil Rights

Opposes affirmative action; skeptical of disparate impact

Government Regulation

Would overturn Chevron deference; strict textualist

First Amendment

Expansive view of free speech; skeptical of content regulation

Background

Most senior conservative justice. Originalist. Circuit justice for 11th Circuit.

Last analyzed: May 2026 · 3 case-type tendencies profiled · Full analytics, predictions, and reversal rates available with subscription

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