Advancing Justice – AAJC Applauds Historic Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court
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WASHINGTON, D.C. —History has been made today with the Senate confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
John C. Yang, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, issues the following statement:
“Today, we celebrate Judge Jackson’s confirmation to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, a significant moment in our nation’s history and an affirmation of our nation’s commitment to equal justice under law.
“With her historic confirmation, Judge Jackson becomes the first Black woman and second woman of color to serve on the nation’s highest court, a long overdue step towards an inclusive justice system that reflects the diversity of America.
“Judge Jackson is a brilliant jurist who brings the depth and breadth of her experience, including becoming the first former public defender, to serve on the Supreme Court. After graduating from Harvard University and Harvard Law School, she began her legal career as a clerk for retiring Supreme Court Justice Breyer. In her decades of legal experience, Judge Jackson has served on the U.S. Sentencing Commission, as a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and most recently as a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Her reputation and record as a fair-minded jurist has been recognized by both sides of the aisle, receiving bipartisan support in the Senate for four separate confirmations.
“Throughout her exceptional legal career, Judge Jackson has demonstrated commitment to equal justice under law and understands the lived experiences of communities of color. As we work to ensure the civil rights of all communities are protected, we celebrate Judge Jackson’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court."