Dear John,

Monday is the first day of hearings for Supreme Court Nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Judge Jackson will leave the hearing room on Wednesday having shown committee members and the nation her deep commitment to equal justice and protecting the rights of all of us, not just the wealthy and powerful.

We expect her statement and answers to remove any doubt that she is among the most eminently qualified nominees ever to be considered for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. Her broad legal experience as a judge, member of the bipartisan U.S. Sentencing Commission, federal public defender, and in private practice leave no doubt that she is fit to be a Supreme Court Justice.

Here’s a guide to how the week will proceed:

The hearings schedule

Monday, March 21, beginning at 11AM ET: The first day of the hearings will consist of ten-minute opening statements from senators, five-minute statements from the individuals chosen to introduce Judge Jackson, and a ten-minute opening statement from the nominee herself. Senators will not ask Judge Jackson questions on Monday.
Tuesday, March 22: Questioning of the nominee begins at 9AM ET. The first round of questions will allow 30 minutes of questioning per senator, in order of seniority. This questioning could continue well into the evening.
Wednesday, March 23: Round two of questioning begins at 9AM ET, with 20 minutes per senator. The committee then meets behind closed doors to discuss the results of Judge Jackson’s FBI background check (this is done for every Supreme Court nominee).
Thursday, March 24: Starting at 9AM ET, the committee will hear from representatives of the American Bar Association and other outside witnesses about the qualifications and experience of the nominee.

5 things you can do to get involved

1. If you’re in the DC Metro Area, join us outside the Supreme Court at 8AM ET on Monday, March 21. Led by National Women’s Law Center Action Fund, She Will Rise, and Black Women’s Roundtable, we will be centering joy as we rally to show Judge Jackson we have her back as she starts hearings in the Senate. Joined by step teams, gospel choirs, and HBCU delegations from across the country, we’ll be calling on the Senate to move quickly and without interruption on her confirmation.

2. Sign our petition to support KBJ.

3. Speak out with an LTE or Op-Ed.

4. Call your Senators at 888-734-2084 and tell them to confirm KBJ.

5. Metro D.C. residents are invited to join us again on Tuesday, March 22 at 11:45 AM ET for a celebration rally for KBJ with partners at Center for Popular Democracy Action.

We’ll be in touch throughout the week with updates on the hearings and ways to stay involved. Let’s get KBJ across the finish line.

Talk with you soon,

Alliance for Justice Action Campaign