Adams, Congressional Black Caucus Offer Support as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation Hearings Begin

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Today, on the first day of confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, nominee to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus released the following statements:

"Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the most qualified Supreme Court nominee in years. That alone should merit sincere consideration from all 100 Senators. She has my full support, and my best wishes for a speedy confirmation," said Congresswoman Alma Adams.

"I had the pleasure of speaking with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson earlier this month and it became immediately clear why President Biden chose her. Her words, actions, and readiness clearly demonstrate that she has been preparing for this moment her entire life. From her work on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, to the eight years she spent as a federal trial court judge, to her early days as a public defender, Judge Jackson will bring an unprecedented resume to our nation's highest court. She is poised to be the most historic and impactful Supreme Court Justice of the 21st century. Judge Jackson will also bring her lifetime of perspective as a Black woman, something our nation's highest court has never seen. We know that when America's boardrooms, legislatures, and even the Supreme Court start to resemble America, we all benefit," said Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty.

"The highest court in the nation ought to reflect the unique backgrounds and experiences of its people. I applaud President Biden for making it his mission to create greater diversity on the federal bench, especially for women. The 22 minority women nominated to serve as federal judges by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate thus far are already making positive contributions on courts where they had long been underrepresented. This week's confirmation hearings mark a significant step forward toward shattering the final judicial glass ceiling by putting a Black woman on the Supreme Court. I congratulate Judge Jackson and offer my full support during the confirmation process and beyond," said U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn.

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