Easley v. Cromartie — Thomas, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Thomas dissents, arguing the majority departed from the clearly erroneous standard of review by engaging in extensive fact-finding regarding the District Court’s determination that race predominated in North Carolina’s District 12. He concludes the District Court’s finding was not clearly erroneous based on the record, which included evidence of racial motive, compactness analyses, and witness credibility assessments.