Call on the U.S. Senate to vote Yes to Confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court TAKE ACTION

Dear Friend,

“So inspiring.” “Impressed by her brilliance.” “She’ll make an exceptional Supreme Court Justice.” 

These are only a few of the words of praise Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson received from U.S. Senators after last week’s contentious hearings. Even Republican Senator Collins intends to vote Yes to confirm Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court, stating, “I have concluded that she possesses the experience, qualifications, and integrity to serve as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court. I will, therefore, vote to confirm her to this position.” [1] Surprising? Not really, we know that Judge Jackson is extremely qualified to serve so let’s make some noise and encourage our U.S. Senators to confirm Judge Jackson!

→ Sign here! Urge your Senators to vote YES to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court.

Nomination hearings for judicial nominees are designed to bring to light a judge’s records, qualifications, and showcase their methodology and knowledge of the law, in addition to allowing the public to evaluate the nominee and convey their assessment to their representatives.

Instead, over the course of three days and more than 20 hours of testimony, Judge Jackson endured a hearing process that was wrought with attacks, both sexist and racist. At times, Judge Jackson, the first Black woman to be nominated to our nation’s highest court, was subject to combative lines of questioning unrelated to the purpose of the hearing; to be confirmed as the next justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. It was evident that many Republican Senators were more concerned with their own agenda than with the facts. 

Time and time again, Judge Jackson demonstrated why she is qualified for the Supreme Court. A brilliant legal mind with vast experience as a district judge, appellate judge and public defender, Judge Jackson exhibited respect and a deep knowledge of the Constitution and rule of law. Throughout this process, Judge Jackson has been transparent, answering questions, providing 70,000 pages regarding her time on the Sentencing Committee and making time to meet with every member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and 51 Senators.

Through it all, Judge Jackson persevered. Now it’s time for the Senate to act quickly to confirm her.

→ Sign here! Urge your Senator to vote YES to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court. 

The nomination of Judge Jackson is historic and inspirational to anyone who has hope for our future. And it’s particularly meaningful to Black women, young Black girls, and all people who see themselves and find familiarity in Judge Jackson’s experiences, determination and various achievements and beam with pride. We stand in solidarity with Judge Jackson as do many others. Recent public pollings reported that Judge Jackson is the most popular Supreme Court nominee in years. Judge Jackson has broad support; 69 percent of small business owners surveyed believe the Senate should confirm Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court. [2] Judge Jackson has been before the Senate Judiciary Committee four times and has been confirmed three times with bipartisan support, including just last year to the United States Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit. Finally, Judge Jackson would be the first Democratic nominee to be confirmed since Elena Kagan in 2010! [3] What are you waiting for? 

→ Sign here! Urge your Senators to vote YES to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court.

Now that we know what’s at stake, what’s next? 

Well let’s recap: President Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, then the Senate Judiciary Committee held 4 days of confirmation hearings where U.S. Democratic and Republican Senators questioned Judge Jackson about her qualifications and record as a judge. This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on whether or not to confirm Judge Jackson and before the week is out, the full Senate will vote on Judge Jackson’s nomination. 

This means that you still have time to make an impact! Call on your Senators to vote YES to confirm Judge Jackson. Let’s make history and be a part of history by getting the first Black woman confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States! 

Thanks for all you do in the name of equity and justice,

- Namatie, Monifa, Ruth, Kristin, Donna, and the whole MomsRising.org/MamásConPoder Team

P.S.– Personal experiences are powerful and can make a HUGE difference in helping elected leaders understand how public policies impact families so they can move change. We want to hear more from YOU! What does this historic nomination mean to you? https://action.momsrising.org/survey/historic-SCOTUS-story

References: 

[1] Maine GOP Sen. Collins says she'll vote for Supreme Court nominee Jackson
[2] “Survey: Small Business Owners Support Jackson for Supreme Court”
[3] Supreme Court Nominations (1789-Present)

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