Clarence Thomas Blasts Supreme Court For Refusing Florida Case

broader public safety consequences for the rest of the country.

Thomas ripped the majority for refusing to hear the lawsuit since disputes between states can only be brought before the Supreme Court.

“If this Court does not exercise jurisdiction over a controversy between two States, then the complaining State has no judicial forum in which to seek relief,” Thomas wrote.

Thomas argued that Florida’s allegations against California and Washington raised serious public safety concerns, warning that failures to properly follow federal commercial driver licensing (CDL) laws can create dangerous conditions on American roadways.