Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, is up for consideration by a Senate subcommittee this week as the successor to Justice Stephen Breyer.
The Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings on Monday, which are anticipated to last four days.
Opening speeches from committee members were followed by a statement from
Judge Jackson on the first day.
5 key statements Ketanji Brown Jackson made at her confirmation hearing
Here are five key statements Brown Jackson made during her hearing:
- Jackson, who clerked for and would replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on the court, said he “exemplified what it means to be a Supreme Court justice of the highest level of skill and integrity, civility and grace.”
- “I know that I could never fill his shoes. But if confirmed, I would hope to carry on his spirit.”
- She also noted that “I stand on the shoulders of so many who have come before me, including Judge Constance Baker Motley, who was the first African American woman to be appointed to the federal bench and with whom I share a birthday.”
- “And like Judge Motley, I have dedicated my career to ensuring that the words engraved on the front of the Supreme Court building — ‘Equal justice under law’ — are a reality and not just an ideal.”
- “Thank you for this historic chance to join the highest court, to work with brilliant colleagues, to inspire future generations, and to ensure liberty and justice for all,” she said.
When is Ketanji Brown Jackson swearing-in?
Ketanji Brown Jackson is yet to be sworn. She is currently facing the Senate Judiciary Committee at her confirmation hearings.
Jackson’s confirmation is expected to be a close vote, with the majority of Senate Republicans pledging to vote no.
The date for her swearing-in is yet to be confirmed.
