Posts tagged Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

On Monday, March 20, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson , a 51 year old Black woman stood in front of the judiciary committee of the United States Senate at her confirmation hearing, proud of her achievements and confident of her capabilities as the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. She used the opportunity to remind members of her commitment to the law: “ I have been a judge for nearly a decade now, and I take that responsibility and my duty to be independent very seriously. I decide cases from a neutral posture. I evaluate the facts, …

There is nothing sweeter than to see your enemies fight a losing battle. The effort expended to disqualify the highly recommended federal appellate, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, for the highest judicial position in the U.S., a seat at the Supreme Court will fail. One cannot fight excellent and exceptional qualifications, backed up by an impeccable record and experience. So those who are searching for a reason or an excuse, other than the fact that she is a Black woman, will draw blank. If it is just a process then let it be fair. President Joe Biden’s proud choice is an …