On Thursday, April 7, 2022, President Biden’snomineewas confirmed by a vote of 53 to 47.
She will replace Justice Stephen Beyer, who she actually clerked for early in her career.
In the court’s 233-year-history, only six justices have been women and only three have been Black.
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Now, Judge Jackson is taking her place in history and serving as a role model for future generations.
Interestingly, Jackson is also the first Supreme Court Justice who has worked as a public defender.
At Jackson’s confirmation hearing, her peers spoke glowingly of her work.
As the results were revealed, a beautiful smile passed over her face.
Watching her, it’s impossible not to be moved by seeing someone achieve a lifelong dream.
She will take her place on the court later this summer after Justice Beyer steps down.
Today is one of the brightest lights.
Let us hope its a metaphor, an indication of many bright lights to come.
How many millions of kids in generations past could have benefited from such a role model?
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice in a 53 to 47 vote.
Historic moment for our courts and for our country.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history today.
Judge Jackson is a hero to so many Americans across our country.
