The Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Commends the Nomination of the first Black Woman, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to the United States Supreme Court

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2022

CHICAGO, IL - President Biden’s historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is cause for celebration. The president has fulfilled his promise to nominate someone who has a strong commitment to our Constitution and has dedicated her career to equal justice. She will be the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. For nearly a decade, she has served as a fair-minded jurist on both the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and D.C. District Court where she has upheld the rights of all people, not just the wealthy and powerful. She has a stellar reputation as a judge, and her experience as a federal public defender and on the U.S. Sentencing Commission will bring much-needed perspectives to the Court.

Judge Jackson, who was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Miami, graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Law School. She went on to clerk for recently retired Justice Breyer during the 1999-2000 Supreme Court term.

As the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus, we believe it is incumbent on all elected officials to use their power and influence to contribute to the well-being of the communities. Judge Jackson is an outstanding nominee for the Supreme Court, and the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus urges the Senate to move forward with a fair and timely confirmation.