By Miriam RafteryPhoto: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, CC by SA, H2rtyApril 7, 2022 (Washington D.C.) – The U.S. Senate voted 53-47 today confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, the first Black woman named to the nation’s highest court. Kamala Harris, former California Senator and the first Black woman to serve as Vice President, presided over the historic vote. View video of standing ovation when Judge Jackson was confirmed in Senate: https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2022/04/07/ketanji-brown-jackson-con...California’s current Senators, both Democrats who voted in favor, also praised the action. Beyond her qualifications, I was most impressed with her deep understanding that the Supreme Court isn’t an academic body, but an institution that affects all Americans with its decisions. Her confirmation is not expected to change the 6-3 conservative control of the Supreme Court.

Source: CNN April 08, 2022 06:45 UTC