Supreme Court

Rehnquist Hospitalized for Fever

Chief Justice William Rehnquist who is being treated for cancer has been hospitalized for a fever.

Rehnquist, was taken to the hospital Tuesday night and “was admitted for observation and tests,” Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg said.

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Update #1

The chief justice had been coming to the court daily but did not show up as usual Wednesday morning. Court officials initially declined to say why he was absent or explain unusual happenings at Rehnquist’s Arlington home.

Members of the media near the residence saw a court police officer make several trips to the house, leaving each time with various personal items. First the officer carried out Rehnquist’s distinctive cane and a shirt. Later, he brought out other clothing.

At about 2:30 p.m., Arberg issued a two-sentence statement saying Rehnquist was hospitalized for a fever and undergoing tests.

It was the second time in less than four months that Rehnquist was taken by ambulance to the hospital. In March, he was brought in with breathing problems. He did not stay overnight then.

Rehnquist has a tracheotomy tube that helps him breathe. He has been treated since October for thyroid cancer, undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. The illness led to a five-month absence from the bench, although he continued working at home and at the court during his convalescence.

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Update #2

Michelle Malkin has REHNQUIST WATCH

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