USA news live updates: Biden to pick Kentanji Brown Jackson as first Black woman judge for Supreme Court – Times of India
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With her exceptional qualifications and record of evenhandedness, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be a Justice who will uphold the Constitution and protect the rights of all Americans, including the voiceless and vulnerable. The historic nomination of Judge Jackson is an important step toward ensuring the Supreme Court reflects the nation as a whole.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
Once the nomination is sent to the Senate, it is up to the Senate Judiciary Committee to vet the nominee and hold confirmation hearings. After the committee approves a nomination, it goes to the Senate floor for a final vote.
The entire process passes through several time-consuming steps, including meetings with individual senators that are expected to begin next week.
Biden planned to introduce Jackson in remarks at the White House Friday afternoon, where Jackson was also expected to speak, the White House said.
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President Joe Biden to nominate Federal Appellate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to US Supreme Court, making her 1st black woman to achieve the feat
