Turner v. Rogers — Thomas, J., Concurring

Summary

Justice Thomas dissents, arguing that the Due Process Clause does not create a categorical right to appointed counsel for indigent defendants facing incarceration in civil contempt proceedings. He would affirm the judgment and would not reach the alternative procedural safeguards question raised only by the Federal Government's amicus brief. He also criticizes the majority for failing to account for the interests of children and mothers in child support enforcement.