Biden introduces historic nominee Jackson, tapped to be first Black female justice

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Source: Washington Post

President Biden on Friday announced his historic pick of federal judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court, following through on a campaign pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the nation’s highest court in its 223-year history.

During an event at the White House, Biden said Jackson is “someone with extraordinary character” and “will bring to the Supreme Court an independent-minded, uncompromising integrity.” After being introduced, Jackson said the United States is “the greatest beacon of hope and democracy.”

If confirmed, Jackson would replace Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who announced last month that he would retire when the court term ends this summer. Democrats are determined to move swiftly to confirm Jackson, whom Biden elevated last year to the influential U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/02/25/biden-supreme-court-nominee-live-updates/

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1. Have the Republicans started their attack yet?

Maybe it's her fault that Putin invaded Ukraine?

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2. Will Clarence and Ginni Thomas complain about racial preference?

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3. Statement by Joe Manchin:

“As West Virginia’s Senator, I take my Constitutional responsibility to advise and consent on a nominee to the Supreme Court very seriously. Just as I have done with previous Supreme Court nominees, I will evaluate Judge Jackson’s record, legal qualifications and judicial philosophy to serve on the highest court in the land. I look forward to meeting with Judge Jackson before determining whether to provide my consent.”