Well, folks, buckle up and hold onto your gavels because it looks like our favorite conservative U.S. Supreme Court justice, Clarence Thomas, is back in the headlines again! From his tumultuous 1991 confirmation hearings (chaired by none other than now-President Joe Biden) to recent revelations of undisclosed luxury trips around the world (suspiciously financed by a Dallas businessman), Justice Thomas’ 32-year tenure on the court has certainly had its fair share of controversy.

Known for his near-Sphinx-like demeanor during Supreme Court sessions, Thomas is notorious for rarely taking part in aggressive questioning of lawyers arguing cases. Nevertheless, he never shies away from controversial rulings and statements that often draw the ire of liberals across the country. Remember when he sparked an uproar last summer by suggesting that Supreme Court precedents protecting rights to contraception, same-sex intimacy, and gay marriage should be reconsidered? Yeah, we didn’t forget that one either.

Aside from the recent ProPublica allegations of enjoying lavish trips without proper disclosure, Thomas is also being urged to recuse himself from any potential cases involving former President Donald Trump’s activities leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Why, you ask? Well, in January 2022, Thomas was the lone dissenting voice when the Supreme Court rejected Trump’s request to block the release of White House records sought by the congressional committee investigating the attack. Not only that, but his wife, conservative activist Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, is knee-deep in her own Trump-related controversies.

After the Washington Post and CBS News reported that Ginni Thomas urged Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows to work to overturn the 2020 election results, she was called to meet with the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack. To absolutely no one’s surprise, Ginni Thomas reiterated her belief that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump, a claim that has been debunked multiple times. She has previously denied any conflict of interest between her work as an activist and her husband’s role as a judge, but the lines are looking blurrier than ever.

Now 32 years into his tenure, Thomas is fast approaching former Justice William Douglas’ record of over 36 years on the bench. Whether it’s his opposition to affirmative action in college admissions and hiring practices or his never-ending string of controversies, one thing’s for sure: There’s never a dull moment with Clarence Thomas on the Supreme Court. So, grab some popcorn and stay tuned, because we have a feeling this won’t be the last time we hear about Justice Thomas’ adventures in the world of law and beyond!