'Twice in the last two weeks, Justice Clarence Thomas has written alarming opinions that call into question fundamental constitutional protections,' Erwin Chemerinsky writes. (via latimesopinion)
The Supreme Court justices gather for a group portrait on Nov. 30, 2018. Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is seated second from left.
Although these views are still in the minority on the court, Thomas’ opinions help legitimize what would be a radical undermining of essential rights.Few Supreme Court decisions are more central to our criminal justice system than the 1963 ruling in, which held that a person being tried in state court and facing a possible prison sentence has the right to state-appointed legal counsel.
I never have heard anyone question the court’s decision in Gideon, though many believe that not enough has been done to make its promise a reality. Now, however, in the case of Garza vs. Idaho, Thomas has said he thinks Gideon was wrong.
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