Clarence Thomas Says He Has No ‘Clue’ What Diversity Means in College Admissions Case

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By Jordan Rubin

October 31, 2022 at 5:56 PM UTC

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Justice Clarence Thomas said he doesn’t “have a clue” what diversity means as the Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over eliminating race in college admissions.

“I’ve heard the word diversity quite a few times, and I don’t have a clue what it means,” he told an attorney representing the University of North Carolina who tried to explain the educational benefits of diversity in defending the school’s admissions program.