Clarence Thomas Wants to Blow Up Defamation Law

Published: Feb. 21, 2019, 11:05 a.m.

b"This week, the Supreme Court declined\\xa0to take up an appeal by Kathrine McKee, a woman who publicly accused Bill Cosby of raping her more than 40 years ago. As part of this decision, Clarence Thomas issued an alarming concurring opinion that may signal the start of a prolonged attack on the First Amendment in the courts. Imani and Jess explain how this fight may take shape and what could change forever if Thomas's position wins out."