Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Blumenthal’s opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By Associated Press "The appointment of a black woman to the United States Supreme Court, let's be very blunt, should have happened years ago," said Connecticut Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal. "This day is a giant leap into the present for our country and… Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Leahy’s opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By Associated Press “Judge Jackson is not anti-law enforcement. She’s not soft on crime,” Sen. Pat Leahy, D-Vt., said, noting that members of Jackson’s family have worked in law enforcement. Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Sasse’s opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By News Desk Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., gave opening remarks March 21 as the Senate Judiciary Committee kicked off its Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Grassley’s opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By Associated Press As the Senate Judiciary Committee kicked off Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on March 21, Ranking Member Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, pushed back against accusations from Democrats that Republicans have been “vilifying nominees who have represented… Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Durbin’s opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By News Desk Jackson was nominated by Biden in February to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman on the high court. Continue reading
Mar 21 How having a former public defender on the Supreme Court could be ‘revolutionary’ By Kenichi Serino Jackson is among a wave of former public defenders selected for judgeships by this administration. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 4:43 This week in politics: Ukraine and Supreme Court nominee hearings By PBS NewsHour Between the war in Ukraine and the upcoming confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Kentaji Brown Jackson, political divisions are emerging. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the political implications on these topics and… Continue watching
Mar 07 Supreme Court won’t review decision that freed Bill Cosby By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press The high court -- whose nine members include two men accused of sexual misconduct themselves -- declined to review a stunning decision out of Pennsylvania that released Cosby from prison in June over the word of a former prosecutor who… Continue reading
Mar 02 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case centering on federal officers and legal immunity By News Desk The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on a case that centers on the possible expansion of the Bivens Doctrine, which essentially shields federal agents from possible legal liability if the actions in question occur in the course of their work. Continue reading
Mar 01 Jackson prepares to meet with senators in swift start toward Supreme Court confirmation By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press If confirmed, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson would be the first Black female justice in the court’s more than 200-year history. Continue reading