Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Is a Victory for Working People⁠—and Democracy

Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the Senate’s vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court: 

"Today’s historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court ushers in a new era for our country, and we congratulate her on this extraordinary achievement. Throughout her confirmation hearings, Judge Jackson demonstrated why she is more than deserving of a seat on the bench. She personified grace and integrity in the face of many outrageous attacks on her character and impeccable credentials. Judge Jackson has the experience, temperament and commitment to ensure the judicial fairness we need in an associate justice. Her intellect, legal knowledge and record of upholding justice under the law will be invaluable as she makes decisions that directly impact the lives of working people, and champions equal rights. Judge Jackson’s life story and the milestone she has reached send a potent message to women and girls across this nation that nothing⁠—not even a seat on our highest court⁠—is out of their reach.

"Judge Jackson’s confirmation is a victory for our democracy and our nation, and we look forward to her serving on the bench for a very long time."

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