With the Senate’s vote to confirm Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, We The Action issued the following statement:
As the first Black woman — and the first public defender— to ever serve on the United States Supreme Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson promises to bring a fresh perspective to the Supreme Court. Throughout her years of dedicated public service, Justice Jackson has demonstrated a deep respect for the rule of law that recognizes the impact that rulings have on the people impacted.
Since our nation’s birth, the Supreme Court has sorely missed the perspectives of Black women, and today’s confirmation is a first step in addressing that failure. We’re also thrilled someone with such deep experience serving the public and working with vulnerable populations will sit on the Supreme Court.
We The Action was formed on the fundamental belief that lawyers have the power to advance justice and equity, and Justice Jackson’s career proves it. Her example will serve as an inspiration to the legal community and the nation for years to come. We join the legal community in celebrating this historic confirmation.
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