“This is a great day for our country. Judge Jackson is the first Black woman confirmed to the Supreme Court and only the sixth woman justice in our nation’s history. She will join three other women justices, giving the court near-gender parity for the first time in 233 years,” said Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
Sen. Alex Padilla, also a Democrat, celebrated in a tweet that he said was sent while still celebrating on the Senate floor.
“Throughout her life, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been tested for daring to break new ground — and she always persevered,” Padilla said.
The Senate voted 53-47, largely along party lines, to confirm Jackson’s nomination. Three Republicans joined the Democrats to vote in favor: Sens. Mitt Romney of Utah, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine.
“This day will be remembered in History. There have been 115 SCOTUS Justices, but there has never before been a Black woman Justice,” said Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles. “Ketanji Brown Jackson has moved the needle on what is achievable for Black women everywhere. She will be an exemplary Supreme Court Justice!
Jackson graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1992 before attending Harvard Law School, where she was the editor of the Harvard Law Review and graduated cum laude in 1996.
Rep. Judy Chu, D-Monterey Park, also celebrated Jackson’s confirmation, highlighting her “unique experience as a public defender & commitment to civil & human rights.”
Jackson is the first Supreme Court justice to have worked as a public defender. She also served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the U.S. Sentencing Commission, where she was vice chair.
“Today is a historic day. Judge Jackson is a brilliant and well- respected jurist with an impressive breadth of legal experience. She will be a great Supreme Court Justice,” said Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Los Angeles. “…I commend the bipartisan group of senators who voted to confirm Judge Jackson, and applaud President Biden for nominating the first Black woman to serve on the highest court of the land. As we celebrate her accomplishments, we are empowering young people of all different backgrounds who wish to serve our country at the highest level. This a moment of pride for our country.”
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Los Angeles, said, “America will be a fairer, more just place with her on the bench.”
In a statement after Jackson’s confirmation, Gov. Gavin Newsom called her “one of the nation’s sharpest legal minds” and said she “has demonstrated a deep dedication to the rule of law, upholding individual rights, and serving the public throughout her wide-ranging legal experience.”
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America's Most Defends Intellectual Property says
That was a direct quote, without ANY attribution or credit given to the author or publication. Bad form and totally unethical. And you should have a real user name to stand behind what you say.
BTW: I agree with the point you were trying to make.
Trump Fans are dumb and Racist says
Uh, that’s not what the article is about.
Gimme a break. says
Way to go judge , you won a race that was already fixed. You should be proud.
Privilege is officially colorblind. says
She one a race already fixed , good job judge. You should feel privileged.
Tim Scott says
She probably feels like she knows basic English, so you should probably just be respectful and call it a day.
FWB says
She appears to be well spoken. It’s unfortunate she was selected by the color of her skin.
Republicans R Racist says
Wow, look at all the open racism from people upset she is black.
As though they had a shot at the seat.
Bomb Squad Fishing says
Someone in the White House must really hate Joe Biden.
Who had the stupid idea to invite his charismatic predecessor back to upstage the president and humiliate him before the world?
FWB says
Selected largely based on skin color.
The fact she’s a woman when we allow men to compete in woman’s sports makes her gender irrelevant.
If it wasn’t for the retarded potus saying he was going to appoint a black woman I would have liked this woman as she could have easily been selected on her qualifications without race or gender ever being mentioned.
FJB