Clarence Thomas inexplicably absent from Supreme Court [Video]

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas did not attend oral arguments on Monday morning, with no explanation for his absence.

Chief Justice John Roberts announced Justice Thomas was “not on the bench today” meaning he would not attend the oral arguments for the two cases being heard at the court. But Justice Roberts assured that Justice Thomas would still “participate fully” in the cases via briefs and transcripts.

Justice Thomas, 75, did not virtually attend the arguments either – justices will occasionally do this when they are ill.

The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases, one having to do with the Fourth Amendment and another related to a federal anti-bribery law.

Typically, when justices are unable to attend oral arguments the court will explain why. When Justice Thomas was admitted to the hospital for an …