Lawyers for Good Government Celebrates Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic moment, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s final nomination vote passed the Senate, 53-47, making Justice Brown Jackson the first Black woman to be confirmed to the Supreme Court. 

This historic nomination included bipartisan support, as notable Republican Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) voted for Justice Brown Jackson. Justice Brown Jackson’s nomination is pivotal in cultivating a democracy that works for all of us, regardless of our background. As a Black woman Supreme Court justice with a commitment to equitable treatment in the courts for all, Justice Brown Jackson will have an impact for generations to come. 

Justice Brown Jackson’s nomination moves our country forward and provides an opportunity to deliver on issues that Americans care about most.

“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson devoted years of her career to public service, including representing people in D.C as a public defender,” says Mika Fernandez, Vice President of Policy and Strategic Engagement at Lawyers for Good Government.  “We are proud to see her confirmed to be the first Black woman and the first public defender on our nation’s highest court.  We need even more well-qualified jurists on our courts like Judge Jackson who have dedicated their legal careers to ensuring equal justice for all.”  

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