The Latest Breaking News from Ketanji Brown Jackson

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

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

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2022

Democrats, Republicans draw lines at opening of Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearing - Roll Call

The Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson got under way Monday in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Roll Call · Mar 21, 2022

Supreme Court hearings – live: Ketanji Brown Jackson makes first Senate appearance as GOP sharpens attacks

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The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

Jackson, 1st Black female high court pick, faces senators

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to begin its historic confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

Some Questions Senators Should ask Ketanji Brown Jackson

George Will and the Washington Post editorial board suggest some good ones. I add a few of my own.

Reason · Mar 21, 2022

Durbin to make history as he presides over Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court hearing

The hearing to confirm Jackson as the first Black female justice starts Monday. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said his opening statement will “set the stage for this historic moment.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2022

Supreme Court hearings put spotlight on Jackson —and 2024 presidential hopefuls

WASHINGTON — Republicans know they’re not likely to keep Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson off the Supreme Court — but that won’t stop 2024 presidential hopefuls who sit on the Senate’s judiciary panel from trying to create ad-worthy moments for themselves this week at her confirmation hearing.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 20, 2022

Republican Hawley’s attack on supreme court nominee Jackson is wrong, says senator

Senate judiciary committee chair Dick Durbin says Hawley’s attacks should be ignored in confirmation hearings this week

The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson has one last obstacle to the Supreme Court: Those hearings

WASHINGTON — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s mission is simple as her confirmation hearings to become the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court start Monday: Don’t fall for the traps.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2022

Jackson supporters gear up to protect her historic Supreme Court bid from racist, sexist attacks

WASHINGTON — When Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson sits before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday to kick off her Supreme Court confirmation hearings, Democrats and civil rights advocates want her to know — and see — they’re behind her.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 20, 2022