Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was not present on Monday for oral arguments for two cases on the docket. NBC News reported no explanation was offered for the jurist’s absence. Chief Justice John Roberts issued a succinct statement in which he told the media that Thomas “is not on the bench today.” Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas did not attend oral arguments on Monday, but the court did not give a reason for his absence. https://t.co/8nvLVXc44a — NBC News (@NBCNews) April 15, 2024 Roberts added the most-tenured judge on the court would still “participate fully” in both c…