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Los Angeles Times
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David G. Savage and Nolan D. McCaskill

Judge Jackson's sentencing record looms large in Supreme Court confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s historic Supreme Court nominee, weathered a long day before a Senate committee on Tuesday, fending off charges by Republicans that she was too lenient in her sentencing of defendants.

During a marathon 13-hour day of questioning, the first Black woman nominated for the high court remained composed and patient.

But it made for an unusual and uncomfortable day for a Supreme Court pick.

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