The provided image appears to be a satirical or fictional newspaper headline. It claims that the Supreme Court affirmed the 1857 Dred Scott decision, a case which upheld slavery and stated that Black people were not citizens according to the National Archives (.gov). This decision was later nullified by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution. The headline further suggests that Justice Clarence Thomas authored a 5-4 majority opinion and then resigned, and that Chief Justice Roberts sided with liberals on the decision. Finally, it mentions that Thomas's wife is set to "buy him", possibly referencing reports about gifts and payments received by Justice Thomas and his wife from a conservative activist and donors.
Based on reliable news sources and historical information:
The Supreme Court has not recently affirmed the Dred Scott decision. This decision is widely condemned and has been overturned by subsequent constitutional amendments.
There are no credible reports of Justice Clarence Thomas authoring such an opinion, resigning from the Supreme Court, or his wife "buying him".
Chief Justice Roberts has, however, at times sided with the liberal wing of the court on certain issues, particularly in high-profile cases.
Therefore, the image presents a fictional scenario that draws on current political discourse and past controversies surrounding the Supreme Court and Justice Thomas.
