Clarence Thomas’ Former Clerks Come to His Defense

United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ former clerks penned a letter defending his character as he faces several ethical scandals.

The Supreme Court has faced increasing scrutiny in recent months amid record-low approval ratings, controversial rulings on topics like affirmative action and religious freedom, and several ethics scandals that have plagued several Supreme Court justices.

Thomas, a conservative appointed by former President George H. W. Bush, found himself at the center of several ethics scandals over his ties to Republican megadonors. ProPublica has released several reports alleging that Thomas…