Clarence Thomas Supreme Court Justice

Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court Justice, Hospitalized with Infection

Justice Thomas, 74, Admitted to Hospital in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized in Washington after being diagnosed with an infection, the court announced on Sunday.

Thomas, 74, was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital on Friday evening and is receiving treatment for the infection, according to a statement from the court. The statement did not provide further details about Thomas's condition or the nature of the infection.

Thomas is the second African American justice to serve on the Supreme Court. He was appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1991 and has served on the court for over 30 years, making him the longest-serving justice currently on the bench.

Thomas is known for his conservative views and has often been the deciding vote in cases involving affirmative action, abortion, and gun rights. He has also been criticized for his close ties to conservative political groups and his wife's involvement in efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

The Supreme Court is currently considering several high-profile cases, including a challenge to President Biden's vaccine mandate and a case involving the rights of religious schools. It is unclear how Thomas's hospitalization will affect the court's schedule or its decisions in these cases.