With High Court Under Fire, a Top Federal Judge Suggests More Sunlight
Judge Amul Thapar, the author of a new book on Justice Clarence Thomas, defends him but says courts should foster greater public understanding of how they work.
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Judge Amul Thapar, the author of a new book on Justice Clarence Thomas, defends him but says courts should foster greater public understanding of how they work.
WASHINGTON — Judge Amul Thapar thinks America is misjudging its judges — one in particular. A member of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Thapar has written a new book extolling the judicial approach of Justice Clarence Thomas at a moment when the Supreme Court and Justice Thomas himself are under fire for both their jurisprudence and lax adherence to ethical standards. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times The intense scrutiny on the high court has led to a sharp drop
Judge Amul Thapar sets out to debunk critiques of Justice Clarence Thomas in his new book.
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