Judge Jackson's Hearing: Day 1
Today started with a joyous rally at the Supreme Court - and that spirit of joy carried through all the way to the end of the day. Today, we had the opportunity to hear from Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in her own words for this first time since her nomination. Below, we've pulled highlights from today's hearing that we can share to continue uplifting her tremendous qualifications, her outstanding record, and the joy of this moment in history.
To have to be the first, you have to be "the best, and, in some ways, the bravest." "But your presence here today will give inspiration to millions of people who see themselves in you," @SenatorDurbin says. #ConfirmJackson #JusticeForAll pic.twitter.com/ZSMiT7mMie
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, in her own words: "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." #ConfirmJackson #JusticeForAll pic.twitter.com/Rc64CiRVX5
Years ago, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's daughter wrote President Obama a letter urging him to put her mom on the Supreme Court. This moment will mark a new chapter in our country, says @SenBooker. #ConfirmJackson #JusticeForAll pic.twitter.com/aqK0uccCdh
Sen. @maziehirono reminds us that the Supreme Court has existed for over 233 years. It's had over 115 justices. And not one of them has been a Black woman. It's time for Judge Jackson to become Justice Jackson. #ConfirmJackson #CourtsMatter pic.twitter.com/q6sR3LuXzu
Judge Jackson is blazing a trail her grandparents may have found unfathomable - but that "her daughters and my sons and future generations will now see as a natural part of the American story," says @SenAlexPadilla. #ConfirmJackson #JusticeForAll pic.twitter.com/aGLnd2YY6I
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