Ketanji Brown Jackson

2022 - 3 - 21

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson defends judicial ... (CBC.ca)

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, in the first day of questioning from senators, forcefully defended herself from accusations from at least ...

But the final Senate vote count is expected to be razor-thin, reflecting the polarized nature of the two American parties. She received three Republican votes then — from Graham, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — but no Republicans have yet announced an intention to vote in her favour this time. I also think it supports public confidence in the judiciary when you have different people because we have such a diverse society." Jackson, President Joe Biden's nominee to replace Justice Stephen Breyer, would be the only Black female justice in the court's 233-year history if confirmed. Hawley and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday highlighted the maximum penalties for each offence in cases Jackson adjudicated, but not always the prosecutor or defence sentencing proposals. "These are some of the most difficult cases judges have to do deal with."

Ketanji Brown Jackson defends her record under grilling from U.S. ... (Idaho Capital Sun)

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee sharpened their criticisms of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson.

“I do not believe that any child should be made to feel as though they are racist or though they are not valued or though they are less than, that they are victims, that they are oppressors. Jackson, who grew up in Miami and would be the first person from Florida to sit on the court, said law enforcement had long been part of her family life. She repeated throughout the day her process and that she wanted to “stay in my lane” as a judge, not advocate for policy positions. Cruz, who overlapped with Jackson for two years at Harvard Law School, accused Jackson of endorsing the teaching of critical race theory. Victims’ statements in such cases were powerful, Jackson said, and she in every case considered the views of the children affected. When Jackson objected to providing details about her beliefs, Graham said he asked because Democrats raised the issue about Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who was nominated by President Donald Trump, during her confirmation hearings. “I hope that they all die in jail if they’re going to go back and kill Americans,” he said. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. “And then I impose a significant sentence.” “I am not importing my personal views or policy preferences,” she said. Nearly all are expected to vote on the floor against her nomination. (Courtesy of the Senate Judiciary Committee livestream)

Ketanji Brown Jackson spars with GOP in defense of record (ABC News)

Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson defended her record against an orchestrated Republican effort to brand it as “soft on crime” and liberal ...

"I don't know," Jackson replied. "On a scale of 1 to 10, how faithful would you say you are?" It doesn't come up in the work that I do as a judge," Jackson told Cruz. "How often do you go to church?" Wade was "settled law." "Do agree with this book that is being taught to kids that babies are racist?" Sen. Lindsey Graham asked point blank, "What faith are you?" "What made you join the case?" "I must admit that I don't really have a justice they've molded myself after or that I would," Jackson replied. "If it's not your position, why would you take the client?" "People under our system are entitled to representation," she said. "What I have is a record.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings: What ... (MTPR)

Judge Jackson defended her record of sentences she handed down in child pornography cases after several Republican senators alleged she was soft on crime.

Cruz alleged Georgetown Day School, where Jackson serves on the board of trustees, is "overflowing" with the theory and brought children's books as props. Overall, Jackson is following the playbook of past nominees in being circumspect in her statements about her judicial philosophy. Jackson said she didn't remember using the term. She said she takes these crimes extremely seriously as a judge and as a mother and called on Congress to change laws on sex abuse materials to stay current in the digital era. Jackson answered a question on Republicans' minds about whether the nine-member high court should be expanded as liberal groups have called for. Prompted by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jackson spoke of the role of her family, offering a reprieve from some of the more testy exchanges between senators.

Late Night Sees Through Republican Questions for Ketanji Brown ... (The New York Times)

It's funny listening to the same people who let the president get away with trying to overthrow the government call anyone 'soft on crime,' but that's how ...

Judge Jackson got the coveted Barbara Grassley seal of approval.” — JIMMY KIMMEL “Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made an opening statement yesterday, got praise from both sides of the aisle. “But despite the gratuitous attacks, Judge Jackson has been very cool under pressure.

Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson, Biden’s Supreme Court pick? (unknown)

As Jackson's Senate confirmation hearings get under way, Al Jazeera examines her path to the United States' top court.

It meant a lot to me in my career to have her as an inspiration and I would hope to be an inspiration to other young people, lawyers … who may want to go into the judicial branch.” In 2021, she was confirmed to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit after being nominated by Biden. “I want to go into law and eventually have a judicial appointment,” Jackson said in her 1988 yearbook, CNN reported. “I have spent my life admiring lawyers and judges from all backgrounds, but especially those who are African Americans like me, who have worked very hard to get to where they are,” she said in the video shared online. Jackson has said that she first started thinking about a career in law as a child when her father went back to law school. “I have been inspired by Judge Constance Baker Motley, who was the first Black woman ever to be appointed to the federal bench.