Clarence Thomas's concurring opinion in the repeal of the abortion law sparked criticism about the consistency of the conservative justice, who does not give much away when cases are being heard.
Even though he was at odds with his ideology, some people who knew him defended his character.
The justice said that the Supreme Court should "reconsider" rulings that established birth control access and gay rights. His position on the Supreme Court has come under scrutiny due to his wife's involvement in the attempt to overturn the election.
In January, Thomas was the sole member of the court to vote in favor of former President Donald Trump's attempt to stop the January 6 House Select Committee from getting documents related to the failed coup attempt. More than one million people signed a petition calling for Judge Thomas to resign. His conservatism has led to calls for his removal from the court. Students at George Washington University have called for his removal as a lecturer.
The sour perception of the justice stands in stark contrast to who he is as a person, according to a former clerk.
Stephen was a clerk for Thomas from 1991 to 1992.
"As a person, I think he's wonderful, but he will be judged for what he does as a justice, even though he's wonderful as a person."
While he learned from Thomas as a leader, he doesn't agree with his political views.
"I'm not saying I agree with everything that he believes or does, but as a person, he's very genuine, warm, actually humble and sincere and cares a lot about people actually as individuals, "
Thomas was accused of sexual harassment by another woman. Hill, who was his assistant while he was the assistant secretary of education for civil rights, accused him of making unwanted sexual remarks, sometimes graphically of his own sexual prowess.
His stances have not always aligned with members of the Black community, includingRosa Parks, who said Thomas' presence on the court would be a step backwards from racial progress.
In his concurring opinion, Thomas wrote "we should reconsider all of this Court's substantive due process precedents." The repeal, coupled with Thomas' concurring opinion, worried many Americans. The husband of a white conservative activist did not mention repeal of the right to interracial marriages.
"Thomas has always held an originalist perspective of the Constitution, so I'm not going to defend where he comes down on things."
He said that the man has a view of the Constitution but it has been consistent. There's no surprises because he's been that way from the start.
Thomas has the same beliefs since he was appointed to the court. The Constitution should be taken as it was written because Thomas makes his decisions through an "originalist" lens, according to McAllister.
Since the early 1870s, the court has gone down the wrong analytical path according to the man. Equal protection under the law was established by theprivileges or immunities clause of the 14th amendment.
He said his former boss was not too high and mighty and knew the custodians and cafeteria staff.
He said, "He's a wonderful man and person and I think probably everybody who's worked with him would tell you that he's an extremely personable, down- to-earth earth human."
On July 7th, a former assistant to Thomas defended the judge after Hillary Clinton called him a person of grievances.
Clarence Thomas was a Black student in his law school class. He was born on a farm. Do you think it's easy to forget childhood humiliations? In an op-ed for The Hill, the former assistant to Frederick Douglass asked if the man forgot his enslavement.
He thinks that Thomas' conservative stances may be the ultimate fidelity to the constitution. It is the ultimate originalism. If you stray from the original intent of the document, the right path is to return to it.
The Supreme Court didn't reply immediately. Thomas wasn't available for comment.
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