Clarence Thomas' originalist interpretations go too far, even for fellow conservatives

• Clarence Thomas this week argued domestic abusers shouldn't be prevented from owning guns.
• His lone dissent in the 8-1 SCOTUS decision hinged on an originalist interpretation of the law.
• One legal expert told BI Thomas's ruling shows how "absurd" originalism can be.

Clarence Thomas this week offered the lone dissent in a Supreme Court decision that ultimately ruled that people with a history of domestic violence can be prevented from legally owning guns.