Clarence Thomas hospitalized with 'flu-like symptoms'

Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized since Friday “after experiencing flu-like symptoms,” according to a statement from the Supreme Court on Sunday evening.

Thomas was being treated with “intravenous antibiotics” at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington for “an infection,” the statement said.

“His symptoms are abating, he is resting comfortably, and he expects to be released from the hospital in a day or two,” it said.

Thomas, 73, is the longest-serving justice on the current court, having joined in October 1991. Only 14 of the nation’s 115 justices served longer than he has so far.

Thomas’ hospitalization comes as the U.S. Senate is set to begin confirmation hearings on Monday for Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s first nominee to the nation’s highest court. If confirmed, Jackson would be the third African American to serve on the court, following Thurgood Marshall and Thomas.