Clarence Thomas is on campus, and will be teaching my constitutional law class tomorrow. Born and raised in Pin Point, and vilified by just about everyone here at the law school, Thomas is arguably the most conservative member of the United States Supreme Court. While most other members of the court look to precedent to resolve constitutional disputes, Thomas is considered an "originalist," meaning he looks directly back to what the language of the Constitution says in determining where he stands. He is also a staunch opponent of affirmative action (probably because he grew up pennyless, was raised by a single-mother during the worst days of Deep South segregation, and still managed to become a member of the nation's highest court).
I've heard some people say that he attended BC for awhile, but this remains unconfirmed. I do know he's hardcore Catholic: he even went into the seminary for a while before going to law school.
You can find Justice Thomas' bio here.
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