Jewish Dems strongly support the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court and urge a speedy confirmation in the Senate. Judge Jackson possesses the experience and qualifications to fill this critical seat.

A former clerk for Justice Breyer, Judge Jackson is eminently qualified to continue his legacy given her experience as a federal appellate judge, a federal district court judge, a member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, an attorney in private practice, and as a federal public defender. Judge Jackson has been confirmed by the Senate with votes from Republicans as well as Democrats three times, and we strongly urge the Senate to move quickly on her confirmation.

Over the next few months, the Court is expected to hear cases that could strip away abortion access, Voting Rights Act protections, affirmative action, and more. While the addition of Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court will not change its conservative majority, we are confident that she will consistently defend our civil rights and Jewish values so proudly represented by Justice Breyer and the late Justice Ginsburg.

In the lead-up to Judge Jackson's nomination, Jewish Dems have been horrified by the racist and bigoted Republican reaction to Biden's announcement that he would nominate a Black woman. The nomination of a Black woman to our country's highest court is long overdue, and we congratulate President Biden for honoring the important commitment he made two years ago to ensure the Supreme Court reflects the diverse fabric of America.

Given Judge Jackson's extraordinary qualifications and her history as a fair, just-minded jurist, Jewish Dems urge her swift and bipartisan confirmation. Sign here to call on your Senator to confirm Judge Jackson.