Rep. Beatty Speaks With Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Ahead of SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings

Statement

Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) spoke with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about Jackson's upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings, emphasizing her personal support for the Judge and pledging the full backing of the Congressional Black Caucus.

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Beatty speaks with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson (March 3, 2022)

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"Within moments of speaking to Judge Jackson, it was clear why President Biden chose her as his first nominee to our nation's highest court," said Beatty. "She had a grounded energy that I have seen in few other judicial nominees. We spoke not only about the history she will make as the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court, but of the legacy she will leave for second, third, and beyond. Her words, actions, and readiness clearly demonstrate that she has been preparing for this moment her entire life."

Beatty continued, "Beyond her impressive resume and decades of experience, she exhibited a personal, human touch that is too often lacking in America's legal system. I am fully confident that she will thrive on the bench and embrace the solemn duty that comes with this lifetime appointment."

Congresswoman Beatty has pledged the Congressional Black Caucus's full support of Judge Jackson, ahead of what may be a difficult confirmation process. The Chairwoman and the Caucus have established a war room to monitor the confirmation process and remain laser-focused on ensuring Judge Jackson is the first Black woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Jackson met with several other high-profile elected officials following her formal nomination last Friday. Yesterday, Judge Jackson began this process with Senator Dick Durbin, the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who said she is "brilliant, beloved, and belongs." Judge Jackson also reached across the aisle on her first day of meetings. After her meeting with Senator Schumer, she met with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who called for Senate Republicans to respectfully consider her nomination during this process. Judge Jackson also met with Senator Chuck Grassley, the top Republican member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, who also acknowledged the need for a fair and dignified confirmation process.

The confirmation hearings have been set to start March 21. Before the hearings begin, Judge Jackson is scheduled to meet with every member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and any other lawmakers who wish to interview her. Today, Judge Jackson is meeting with Senators Ben Sasse of Nebraska and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. Next week, Judge Jackson will meet with Senator Susan Collins of Maine, who voted in favor of her confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

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