Supreme Court justices

2022 - 4 - 7

Jackson to speak with Biden and Harris at the White House after ... (NPR)

A day after the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, she will join President Biden and Vice President ...

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Michigan Democrats celebrate confirmation of first Black woman ... (mlive.com)

Michigan Democrats joined many across the country in celebrating the news of the U.S. Senate's historic confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme ...

At every level of government and business, Black women are underrepresented in leadership roles,” wrote Sen. Sylvia Santana, D-Detroit, adding that Thursday was a “great day” in the history of the country. She joins three other women on the bench, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, meaning that four of the nine justices will be women for the first time in history. “As we rejoice the confirmation of a very well qualified Black woman who underwent a torturous job interview. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation takes our justice system a step forward respecting and reflecting the best of every American,” Senate Democrats said in a statement posted to Twitter Thursday. Jackson assumes the seat once Justice Stephen Breyer retires this summer as she fills liberal wing of the 6-3 conservative majority court. Jackson, a 51 year-old appeals court judge with nine years experience on the federal bench, was confirmed 53-47, mostly along party lines but with three Republican votes.

New Supreme Court justice Jackson hails US progress on racial ... (CNA)

WASHINGTON: Ketanji Brown Jackson celebrated her rise "from segregation to the Supreme Court" at a White House event Friday (Apr 8) marking her confirmation ...

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Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court, making ... (CNBC)

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is President Joe Biden's first Supreme Court nominee. She will replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.

While her qualifications and temperament were rarely questioned, Republicans tore into Jackson's judicial record, arguing that her rulings show a willingness to legislate from the bench. Democrats have touted that experience as more evidence that Jackson will bring fresh perspective to the historically homogeneous court. Public defenders are assigned to defend people in criminal cases who may otherwise be unable to hire their own counsel, a constitutional right. "We've taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America. She will be an incredible Justice, and I was honored to share this moment with her." No Black women have previously sat on the high court. Jackson will join a court that has grown substantially more conservative following the appointment of three of former President Donald Trump's nominees.

Jackson adds to the Supreme Court Generation X bloc - CNNPolitics (CNN)

The succession of Ketanji Brown Jackson, age 51, for Justice Stephen Breyer, 83, will add a shot of youthfulness to the Supreme Court and may present an ...

"That renders the Court's emergency docket not for emergencies at all. This week at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California, she urged people to read the court's opinions themselves to assess their legal validity. "The new member is going to have a particular view about how issues should be addressed that may be very different from what we've been following for some time." But as a group, they have failed to clarify exactly how they prevent conflicts of interest and declined to respond when queried about current ethics dilemmas. For the immediate future, the addition of Jackson could prompt the court to reassess its response to diminishing public confidence. But, as Roberts has observed, a new justice can cause the rest to rethink old patterns.

Florida's first Supreme Court justice (Politico)

Good Friday morning. At the top — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was officially confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a justice to the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ...

That was funneled to the state Agency for Healthcare Administration for Florida’s Medicaid program, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The bulk of those funds were then paid back to BayCare for treating patients covered by Medicaid. Since the funds were classified as donations, the federal government was required to make matching payments — which also went to BayCare.” ‘IN A MINUTE’ — “ Trump says Secret Service blocked him from joining Jan. 6 march to Capitol,” by POLITICO’s Samuel Benson: Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. Secret Service blocked him from making good on his pledge to join supporters marching on Jan. 6, 2021, from the White House to the Capitol ahead of that day’s deadly riot. They were shucking out the good meat in the middle of the shell, and then tossing them onto the side,’ Groff said.” Wildlife officials said Thursday that more than 202,000 pounds of lettuce has been fed to manatees at a power plant on Florida’s east coast where the animals gather in cold months because of the warm water discharge. Odessa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov, dressed in military fatigues and surrounded by his staff, held a video call Wednesday morning with Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. ‘In this difficult time during the war it’s very essential for us to know the world is supporting us,’ he said through a translator.” He described the investigation and others before it as ‘an attempt to silence a President who is leading in every single poll.’” The request by lawyers in Ms. James’s office, which was filed in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, said that the former president had declined to turn over documents that the attorney general had sought in eight requests. WEIGHING IN — “ Election officials want Florida’s congressional lines in place before end of April,” by Florida Politics’ Jacob Ogles: “Election supervisors say Florida already passed the point of ‘ample time’ to implement a congressional map. CONFIRMED — “ From Miami to the Supreme Court, Jackson makes history as first Black woman justice,” by Miami Herald’s Bryan Lowry and Jay Weaver: “Ketanji Brown Jackson’s legal journey started at her family’s dinner table in Miami. It has culminated with a historic appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. Jackson will succeed Justice Stephen Breyer on the nation’s high court after the Senate voted 53 to 47 Thursday to confirm the judge to the lifetime position. But the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar has called on the governor to the veto the legislation that would end permanent alimony and creates a presumption that equal time-sharing is in the best interests of the child. The Florida Department of Revenue said Thursday that the agency has begun distributing what will ultimately total nearly $625 million in corporate tax refunds — thanks to legislation DeSantis signed in 2019 (HB 7127).” NO EXCUSES — “ Former Alice in Chains music exec quietly starts Florida political committee,” by POLITICO’s Matt Dixon: What do legendary grunge band Alice in Chains, untraceable political cash and a UPS Store in Washington have in common?

Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first Black female Supreme ... (Axios)

She not only makes history as the first Black woman on the court but also as first justice in decades to have served as a public defender.

- She will be the only justice with any real experience defending people who have been accused of a crime. But one of her biggest chances to make a mark on the court may come from criminal cases. Why it matters: She’ll be the first Black female justice in the court’s history, and the first justice to have served as a public defender. Breyer, not Jackson, will participate in this term’s big rulings, including a landmark abortion case that could spell the end of Roe v. - Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the vote. The big picture: Notwithstanding a circus-like confirmation hearing, Jackson’s nomination has been smooth.