Sen. Cramer Votes No on the Confirmation of Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court

Statement

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after voting no on the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court:

"I did not vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. In my meeting with Judge Jackson, we discussed her judicial record and covered numerous cases which are important to North Dakota. While our conversation was cordial, it was apparent we fundamentally disagree on how judges should interpret our laws and the Constitution. I also have concerns about her record of lenient sentencing for criminals, especially child pornography perpetrators, following information brought to light during her confirmation hearing."

"While I did not vote to confirm Judge Jackson, this is a historic moment and one we should all celebrate."

Background:

Last week, Senator Cramer announced he could not support Judge Jackson's nomination due to her default view on deference to the federal government, record of sentencing criminals and child pornography perpetrators below guidelines and recommendations, and radical judicial philosophy.

"During our meeting, she said to me that she starts every case on its own merits and the text of the Constitution. Then she looks to see if there's anything beyond that. There's nothing beyond the text of the Constitution or statute under review. Cases should be determined on their constitutionality. Judge Jackson made it clear she provides great deference to the federal government even when such authority is not enumerated in the Constitution or intended by law. This is a fundamental difference in opinion we share. If it's not in the law, Congress has authority to clarify, not the courts," said Senator Cramer.

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