Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Has Been Confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court

History made: Judge Jackson will be the first Black woman to be a Supreme Court justice.

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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first and only justice with experience as a public defender. This unique experience, her stellar record and qualifications, and her history of public service are sure to drive rounded opinions that seek to understand and center the perspectives of ordinary Americans.

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