Clarence Thomas EXPLODES in Dissent! SCOTUS REJECTS Ala. Voting Map That DILUTED Black Voters' Power

The Supreme Court rules in favor of Alabama Black voters.
The court's decision was unexpected given its recent trend of decisions weakening provisions of the Voting Rights Act. The 5-4 decision written by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. was joined by fellow conservative Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
The decision upheld a ruling by a three-judge panel that Alabama's congressional maps unlawfully diluted the political power of its Black residents. The maps included only one congressional district with a majority of Black voters, despite African Americans making up more than a quarter of the state's population.
The ruling means that a second Democrat could be elected from the state, which currently has one Black Democrat and six White Republicans in its delegation.
Justice Clarence Thomas sharply rebuked the decision, arguing that the Voting Rights Act did not require the state to intentionally redraw its congressional districts so that Black voters could control several seats roughly proportional to the Black share of the state's population.
This decision is the first for current Supreme Court justices to consider how to apply the Voting Rights Act to districts drawn with racial representation in mind. The fight centers on the state's Black Belt, where many of the state's Black voters live.
Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Joe L. Reed, Vice-Chair of Minority Affairs, Alabama Democratic Party spoke with Roland Martin about this shocking decision from the Supreme Court.
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[@willpenn2797]

Clarence Thomas is one of those people that makes it but slams the door behind of him and makes it harder for others to follow.

[@silversurfer8935]

And admits it

[@henryhill1876]

Exactly what it is!

[@davidbarnwell_virtual_clas6729]

That's his entire schtick. That's how he makes his money. That's what those billionaires are paying him for. Namely, to defend the white supremacist, kleptocratic, misogynistic status quo. That's, literally, his unofficial, substantive job

[@HNMusicVideos]

He’s the crab who reached the top of the barrel first.

[@evelyn1817]

@@silversurfer8935 (Stephan) Django

[@leeandrewberry]

Mr Roland i am 73 years old and iam extremely proud of you for looking out for us. Iam a voter in both Presidential and State Elections here in Dallas Texas. And again VERY PROUD OF YOU MY BROTHER. May GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALWAYS.

[@tsmith20098]

So you’ve have been voting democrat most of you’re 73yr life and got nothing out the deal right right?

[@otto8049]

I'm 71. I second your sentiment. As John Lewis said, We're all in the same boat.

[@yogeedough56]

Thomas is a self-hating troll who's history will never look favorable.

[@barrywhite6060]

Uncle Ruckus

[@cw5001]

He's an insult, to the late Thurgood Marshall.

[@bovinityleak2066]

I hope history will treat him as as he has treated the rights of the people.

[@nas84payne]

@@bovinityleak2066 Oh, it will. He won’t be missed.

[@JohnSmith-hs1hn]

I honestly think some people like the hate they get, They feed on it. He's not just an uncle tom, he's a sociopath.

[@sccavie]

ATTENTION all African American college athletes, it is beyond time for you all to become more engaged politically. Some of this crap would come to an end shortly after y'all STOP playing and being the financial backbone for the likes of the University of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina etc..... You gotta hit them in their pockets in order to force those suckers to wake up.

[@charlesjones5451]

Spot On!!!

[@namvet1969]

Agree 💯% I watch Our young Athletes in Tennessee. They bring in 💰💰💰millions for UT and they treat them like Slaves.

[@Treetop-ji1yz]

I agree. Most black athletes are fooled into believing. That the only way to become a professional athlete are by way of PWI. If you build it they will come.

[@estherbarnslater7613]

Thank you Roland for all you do

[@LisaAndrews-vc4bf]

Thank you Mr. Martin.

[@osricjohnson3235]

Seriously, when has judge Clarence Thomas ever sided in favour of a rule that supports issue affecting black people.

[@entonybyrd6863]

I know right.

[@namvet1969]

I think his Wife Ginny is his Advisor!😁😁😁

[@thetrainmon]

Justice Uncle Ruckus, No Relation.

[@DCMoPo]

Facts :(

[@rubenrebenz1000]

Token Thomas is a better than regular black folk, heck a black woman wasn’t good enough to marry. BICO black in color only.

[@dugsoif]

What about Mississippi? Another problem!

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

No black represention statewide or federally since Reconstruction!!! For the blackest state in the countryyyyyyyyy!!!!!

[@dionnegreenwood957]

I have just learned that the president can run for office in jail but we can’t vote if we want to anybody everybody makes no sense only in America

[@karenwhite4453]

Ex felons can't vote in a lot of states

[@donvaughn5ify]

Go pick up a book get off the internet and read the Constitution if he's elected who do you think is going to be the first one he pardons

[@andrew_owens7680]

I'm white, but Thomas is whiter than I am in the worst way possible. I think I understand how young Germans feel when they see neo-Nazis. Thomas represents a foul time that I thought we had left behind us.

[@robertdickey178]

He's a house boy, he's been paid to do that. Eventhough it was already on his mind anyway. 😡

[@cherylketter5314]

Tell the truth and shame the devil house boy is a good name for him

[@arthurmartine6410]

I think someone should hold up a mirror to CT'S FACE to remind him what color he Is

[@caroler4297]

@@arthurmartine6410 I don't think it would help, CT takes care of himself only. If he actually looked out for anyone besides himself he wouldn't have those good vacations, and his wife wouldn't have a job who pumps their bank accounts full of $$$$$

[@namvet1969]

The thing with CT is nobody likes or Respects him. One side despises him because of how he Rules on Cases. The other Side Uses him and probably Hates him. History will not be kind to Uncle Clarence Thomas.

[@yvonneharrison4091]

I third the motion in thanking you Roland Martin for your courage, your passion and your succinct commentary for black voters, black Americans and America as a whole. Education happens not only in our schools..you educate us all and bring in experts on subject matter needing more explanation. Keep up the great work and we wish prosperity in the finances in support of BLACK STAR NETWORK. Voter Rights got a needed WIN!

[@tmn8547]

Seriously, has Thomas ever ruled in favor of black people since being on the SCOTUS?

[@bobbyvalentino9946]

No!

[@topgrain]

Clarence Thomas's dealings with Harlan Crow is likely the reason the other conservative justices are laying low for a minute. Of course Thomas is so arrogant that he feels slithering away on the Harlan Crow matter means the conservative court should go head an pound black voters back into having no Voting Rights at all.

[@lorenelement401]

ABSOLUTELY NOT !

[@cheritamccarthy6364]

Nope

[@barrywhite6060]

No, and call him by his real name. 'Uncle Ruckus'

[@peteroutlaw7207]

Who paid Thomas to rule against voting rights? Remember he would lose his rights if lived in Alabama!

[@charlesjones5451]

No, No, That Boi is whyte!!!

[@peteroutlaw7207]

@@charlesjones5451 lol

[@peteroutlaw7207]

@@charlesjones5451 Whyte or not he knows s how to nazi for an uncle Thomas.

[@retror.d.1630]

He believes he is insulted from that with his billionaire white friends. I wish one day something of his dark personal life would leaks out. I could see Clarance role playing as a slave for his white wife. I could imagine her whipping him while he enjoys it. Check his back it probably has a bunch of lashes. The man is a sick puppy.

[@gloriabrisco2810]

Ginni the woman that refused to bare any children with him...Her best friend!!!

[@roccofranzino4069]

Texas is also a textbook case for voter suppression.

[@claremurray6357]

Yes, abbott's horrible

[@sarahthompson7411]

​@Clare Murray how is Texas a voter suppression state? I'm genuinely asking. Not trying to start a fight

[@cw5001]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@cw5001]

​​@@sarahthompson7411 Texas makes it harder to vote-by-mail, and purge voters off the voter registration rolls.

[@sarahthompson7411]

@@cw5001 that's simply not true. We have 3 weeks of early voting. I have elerdy grandparents that have marked in their votes for over 4 years. We also have weekend voting booths. I have many friends that work them.

[@donnaanderson5789]

I agree. Thank you, Roland, for keeping it real and relevant

[@JG-iy9ut]

Thank you Roland Martin! We so appreciate you and your work

[@marilynmartin3901]

I think Clarence Thomas should go to Home Depot and purchase several cans of white spray paint and allow Jenny to spray him liberally all over his body and call it a day.

[@leepo007]

He's going to need more than several cans put him in a tub of straight Clorox

[@sebastianrook5478]

I'm sure they do that on his days off.

[@barrywhite6060]

Just call him 'Uncle Ruckus'

[@cheritamccarthy6364]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 good idea 😂😂😂😂😂

[@chuckemeade]

He's a 'House NEGRO"

[@willgibbs7754]

Noone has asked the hard question of the GOP..." do you still look at us as slaves"??? If they answer no then the followup question is " then why are you doing what you're doing to keep us from voting"?

[@deborahberesford7710]

That's a good question to ask the GOP for real

[@slicedice577]

Better ask that SAME QUESTION to the DEMONCRATS

[@olinsmith9993]

Fo sho,ask the pertinent questions, hold their feet to the fire instead of letting them ramble on and on with bull____ rhetoric!!!

[@weshurst4895]

I’m telling you the only reason why the conservative justices ruled in favor, is because they are about to rule on affirmative action and student loan forgiveness this month.

[@debrawhite4838]

Exactly

[@Monieloved1]

Throwing a bone to keep the dogs away😒. Therefore they can slam us down, with the other stuff, 😡 Like... We already gave you something! Be happy about that!...

[@frankellis9627]

Yes 🤨

[@thomasbrown3356]

After Roe v Wade, why would they care to 'throw a bone' at all?

[@dianecrawford9204]

The dude Thomas headed the EEOC Thomas sucked at that job

[@martalopez582]

Upholding the Voting Rights Act is absolutely Awesome!!!❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jimmytinner]

He needs to retire

[@cheritamccarthy6364]

When I can’t wait I’m sick his ugly A@@😂😂😂😂😂

[@jimmytinner]

@Todd Toure I agree 👍 with you 💯 %

[@niaedmonds3342]

@Todd Toure 🤣🤣🤣

[@tyronecalhoun2870]

If black athletes start to get involved with politics I guarantee a change would come we have to affect their bottom line to get some act right

[@sccavie]

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore 4 President!!!!!

[@user-mu3xk7ie2t]

Katie Porter my vote

[@mmoye8640]

This is great news for the entire south. I think the NC maps will be headed back to court too. I also thank Roland for bringing all black news to us!

[@wizardoffrobozz]

Hey CLARENCE!!! roll back 1967 Loving v Virginia ruling. HA! (that's only for Clarence, i've no problem with who marries who)

[@Grant918Tulsa]

They forget why the Boston tea party happened. Taxation without repcentation.

[@jromeharris3181]

Roland, we truly thank you.

[@victorwilliams1304]

Justice Thomas obviously forgot why the Voting Rights Act was implemented, in the first place.

[@evelyn1817]

He hasn't forgot. It doesn't apply to him, hence...

[@frankellis9627]

It's very simple why this right wing supreme court did this. They didn't want to look too partisan. One good decision doesn't fix anything. You always have to take these things with a grain of salt 🤨

[@patrickgrove3469]

Agreed. Its all a facade.

[@osricjohnson3235]

Being under fire for all the corruption and links to right wing nationalists, they are trying hard to look apolitical.

[@Jojo77020]

I don't think they cared about appearing partisan. Their decision was good for black voters now, but I would still be suspicious of the reason. Fairness nor democracy has been a priority for this majority conservative court.

[@oldmanghost219]

Absolutely. Just a temporary fix. Alabama will just do it again maybe a little different. This is why there was a provision that they have to be cleared 1st.

[@oldmanghost219]

@Todd Toure You may be partially right. With this they can try to say that the preclearance was not needed to back up their decision to end it.

[@margaretwhite444]

It's hard press to even trust people in Alabama we know from the pass just how dirty they can get, God bless you all for getting this far

[@markmott1047]

Amen Republicans swear they aren't racist but do everything they can do to keep us from voting. Kay Ivey will try to pull some kind of stunt to prevent this .

[@sebastianrook5478]

All skin folk ain't kin folk!

[@charlesjones5451]

The Boi is not even skin color!!!

[@user-in3yq9fx8z]

I’m writing from South Africa. We have many issues with corruption of politicians and other problems. But I find it shocking that your system allows Supreme Court judges to serve lifetime terms - yet there’s no process in place to ensure that they conduct themselves in an independent, objective and ethical manner. This judge Thomas has clearly been implicated in unethical conduct by not disclosing material financial benefits he received from a benefactor, yet he’s allowed to continue serving until he decides to die? I think it’s insane that the most powerful country in the world refuses to evolve its archaic constitutional systems, including its Supreme Court and electoral college systems. Today you’re still fighting battles that people like Dr King fought for over half a century ago. It’s depressing.

[@karenfrizzell-wn7ve]

Thank you Roland

[@lindajamroz4807]

Amen! It's about damn time things coming out of that Supreme Court go to the people's way! Still not nearly enough though 👍

[@Chris-po8if]

You know that you're in a corrupt country when people are shocked when they get actual justice. Just awful.

[@BabbetteChoquette-po5hx]

Hooray for democracy!!!! Hooray for voting!

[@charlesjones5451]

Klarence!!!

[@astoryandacrafttime4325]

I agree with the guest. You are amazing at keeping us all informed. You don't sugar coat anything. You keep it real and I love your show.

[@caseyarealking]

The fact Clarence Thomas still has his job proves there is no justice in this country.

[@jrupchurch8708]

Thank you Mr. Martin for all you do as well !

[@SAMPINJ]

Justice

[@bradleypowellsr5878]

Thank You Mr. Roland Martin for all that you do.! I am because we are! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! Each 1 Teach 1!!! Nothing but Love and Respect Elder! Mr. Bradley Powell Sr. Cincinnati Ohio

[@doneestoner9945]

I am an older white lady. I adore Roland Martin ! He's a righteous dude.

[@oldmanghost219]

Alabama will just do it again maybe a little different. This is why there was a provision that they have to be cleared 1st.

[@OriginalBernieBro]

Uncle Rukus Thomas is pissed 😂

[@cheritamccarthy6364]

Good 👍🏽

[@barrywhite6060]

I was getting ready to call him that.😂 I can't think of anything that would ever make me hate my own race, I wonder what happened to him, because his action clearly says he hates his.

[@peteroutlaw7207]

​@@barrywhite6060me, too.

[@donnag7908]

Wifey won’t be happy. lol

[@peteroutlaw7207]

Uncle Thomas has reverse vitiligo so he is really a white nazi.

[@aquayalebronhamilton6106]

YES ROLAND THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO!💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐 I truly hope black people are paying attention ‼‼

[@ibnhe9024]

Oceans of blessings y'all

[@Beatlearl]

If they make a Django part two they should hire Uncle Thomas himself as the super Tom in the movie and save money by letting Uncle Thomas just be himself no script needed.💰🤔

[@cheritamccarthy6364]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂all right

[@rodneyboone7652]

Thanks Roland,!!!! The Bro said right!!!!!!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍👍👍

[@caribbeancruise4148]

When have any democrats Supported black people? Black people have voted democrat for 50 years and complain about there lives.

[@TyroneNorwood]

I agree with our ancestor on his praise of you Mr. Roland sir thank you for everything that you are doing.

[@Progressivegenius]

Thank you guys for being on the front lines

[@juditrotter5176]

I really like that they supported the Voter’s Right Bill but wonder if adding just one is enough to have one man one vote. I love the impact of all the other states.

[@1AtlKuntryBoi]

Preciate you Uncle Ro for all you do, Sincerely... ✨🖤

[@robinsampson8573]

ROLAND MARTIN "SALUTE" I say I say I say YOU SIR are "TRUE AMERICAN" again "SALUTE" ❤

[@Fristpeople]

Can we trade Thomas in for real Black Man?

[@deborahberesford7710]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

[@user-ql8ps6xn9g]

And a huge Thank you here Roland Martin 💪🏽♥️🇺🇲

[@guymontag1427]

Stop calling it conservative and start calling it Republican. It’s just more accurate

[@nieshamccoy9419]

Conservative means Republican

[@jusstarr7160]

​@@nieshamccoy9419 no it doesn't. It's just that people are using the words interchangeably.

[@oldmanghost219]

@@nieshamccoy9419 No it does not and republicans used to be mostly liberal before the parties switched.

[@lafosh7234]

@@nieshamccoy9419 Joe manchin will like to have a word with you

[@caribbeancruise4148]

When have any democrats Supported black people? Black people have voted democrat for 50 years and complain about there lives.

[@kennethsmalls6623]

Ron Desantos and Florida should also be challenged for what they've done here.

[@brandym.williams7314]

Thank You Great News.

[@robertbradford7892]

We all love and respect you Roland....💯👌🏾

[@byrongans2273]

Sad, its very clear to me that Clarence Thomas is suffering from a case of severe self hate as calmly respectfully as i can state it

[@user-ky3zi8tw8u]

I'm happy, I never would of known, Great News!

[@vallen9879]

Hallelujah I am sending this VIRAL

[@flashlight5695]

Wow and thank you.🎉

[@johncoffey724]

I live in the UK. I first came across Clarence Thomas when KRS 1 referenced him in the BDP track 'Build and Destroy' in '92 when KRS said "The devil is Clarence Thomas". I then looked him up and was like "Daaaaaaaaaaaaamn!" Why would any black person (especially in America) endorse anything that holds black people back??? Sad! Really sad!!!!

[@WenD1908]

Self-hate 💵💵💵 Those apply to Clarence Thomas. There may be other reasons he is no friend to the race but those two stick out right now.

[@dorianflowers1184]

Amen... and Congratulations

[@CharlesJohnson-ui2pk]

Halleluiah the criminal did not prevail.

[@andrewgoosdy3814]

Mr Martin black politicians care about self and you understand that

[@martalopez582]

Amen to that!!!

[@jennywiley5963]

Thanks Roland

[@AboriginalIndengenous]

Last man compliment to Roland we agree we need more truth seekers!!!

[@GlennJohnsonG8C2J1]

Up Front News, Thanks Roland

[@sterlingferguson1704]

Clearence Thomas says in his book that his Grand father raised him, called him crazy. Also, he says that he had a drinking problem and sought help for this problem. He went bankrupt and several homes. CT might not be playing with a full deck.

[@victorwilliams1304]

With this Court. A Surprise indeed😲😲😲

[@nadinefolkes3166]

Thats good news to hear

[@roselewis1707]

Share how all can help and use this as a blue print thank you Roland you changed the game

[@Yanadew]

What is going on, to want to take people voting rights from people! This is outrageous to want to do this to people!

[@pbase36]

In his younger days, Thomas was actually a black activist. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?

[@deborahberesford7710]

Thomas is repenting before he die

[@user-mu3xk7ie2t]

Power money & married Jenny

[@SH-dq2cy]

He fell in love with the green

[@HiroNE217]

..Ginnie, what else?

[@Em3ga]

💰

[@willcrute7477]

Uncle Ruckus is on the supreme court

[@loisbyrd7734]

WoW,WoW, 😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@luvzfrance24]

I'm not surprised Clarence Thomas dissented but more surprised that Roberts was one of the judges that sided with the liberal judges because he was the one who gutted section 4.

[@Em3ga]

Well, South Carolina is Clyburn's fault. Corrupt as hell.

[@eddiehedgeman4949]

💯 Roland!

[@somethingserious4090]

Thomas doesn’t see himself as an African American. He’s got nothing but rich white friends..

[@mydebby2hot]

Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@barbaraakinbowale4456]

Great news ❤️

[@markmott1047]

Who's surprised about Thomas's vote?? Dude hates his own people.

[@Jim-bx7vs]

Yeah roland you are the man😂 love ya brother❤🥲👍and bless you🙏🙏

[@adrian-gr8hg]

Im convinced that clarence will have his day of reckoning.

[@BLKnPrd67]

Wow, this makes practicing law seem so exciting and fulfilling.

[@andrehenry4424]

Very good

[@Monieloved1]

Seems like they're just throwing out a bone, to keep the dogs away😒. Therefore they can slap us down, with the other stuff 😡 Like... We already gave you something! Be happy about that! I don't trust none of them. Especially Clarence!

[@MonicaLovelyGant]

EL ROI is in control, as long as Americans follow the laws in Justice and truth all will be well... with our country 🙏🏾🙂

[@terrencesmith1333]

Right is right!!!!!!!

[@ita9ful]

How is C Thomas still on the bench? Geez the US is rotten to its core.

[@cherylmosley797]

I don’t want to hear nothing that Thomas has to say. Unless he tells us about why is his friend buying him. We the people should be in an uproar!!! NOW

[@Djbaptiste]

Yes I want to thank you also for the work you do in black media star network. I am so happy there are some places to know the truth just like Busta John foundation and social media news we have to make changes in my country Haiti.

[@hubertbrown2801]

What the he'll wrong with Mr Thomas, people just want to see the judge be fair,

[@louiswhite805]

Right on Roland, you deserve those accolades', keep up the good work brother. It's some of our people, with podcast, out there hating on us. Mostly young, misguided brothers that sounds like they're on the republican's payroll. I'm sure you know who they are.

[@dannybaldwin7343]

🇺🇲🏛️⚖️ Uncle Clarence is Furious just read some of his Dissent on Cases. All of our folks aren't Kin folks. ⚖️🏛️🇺🇲🤫

[@Tyree4414]

An omission! Sixty years ago today..to the memory and the legacy of CRM icon Medgar Evers!..