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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 7, 2022

CHICAGO, IL - Today, the Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson in a historic vote that paves the way for her to become the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the nation. The Chicago City Council Latino Caucus applauds her confirmation and we stand in support of this extraordinary and experienced jurist.

In every respect, she has earned this seat. Her academic credentials, her judicial experience and her legal acumen prove that she is eminently qualified for this position. 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.

This is a historic day for all Americans, with one more glass ceiling broken. 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. Today we celebrate Judge Jackson and all those who organized and persevered to make this historic moment possible.