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The Confirmation Hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson

Mar 23, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, discusses her groundbreaking confirmation hearings. Joined by Adam Liptak, a Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, they delve into the tension between Democratic support and Republican opposition. Jackson emphasizes her judicial philosophy of restraint and defends her role in representing detainees. The conversation highlights the political implications of her nomination and the vital narratives of those affected by her sentencing decisions, showcasing her potential impact on future generations.

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Intro

2min

Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation Hearings

12min

Legal Debates and Defense Principles in a Confirmation Hearing

2min

Groundbreaking Medical Procedure and Political Scrutiny

2min

Judicial Discretion and Sentencing Battles

3min

The Lasting Impact of Victim Stories in Sentencing

2min

The Historic Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson

11min

Democratic support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who could become the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice, was never in much doubt. Less certain was the depth of Republican opposition.

To analyze how the arguments have played out so far in her confirmation hearing, we look at four key moments.

Guest: Adam Liptak, a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times.

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Background reading:

In her first day of hearings, Judge Jackson gave few hints about her judicial philosophy but spoke forcefully about public safety and terrorism.
On Tuesday, Judge Jackson pushed back against Republican attacks on her record, presenting herself as a firm believer in judicial restraint.

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