John, history has just been made – with a bipartisan vote, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court today.
Countless Common Cause activists like you helped bring us to this monumental point. Over the past few weeks, tens of thousands of you signed petitions, made calls to your senators, and submitted letters to the editor.
Thank you for your tireless commitment to our democracy. Today, our efforts paid off.
Notably, three Republican senators – Senators Collins, Romney, and Murkowski – voted with their Democratic colleagues to confirm Judge Jackson. They did so after our team of hardworking volunteers phonebanked people daily in Maine, Utah, and Alaska, generating a ton of calls into these senators’ offices.
It’s rewarding to see these grassroots efforts make a real and lasting impact. We must remember: no matter what our democracy is up against, We the People have the power.
John, Judge Jackson’s wealth of experience and tireless commitment to justice for all make her an exceptional addition to the Supreme Court. The perspective she will bring as a former public defender, member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, and more will strengthen public confidence in the Court.
Plus, her confirmation brings an end to the historical shame of more than two centuries without a Black woman on the bench.
Judge Jackson is the first Supreme Court nominee that Common Cause called on the Senate to confirm. In the coming years, the Court will likely make decisions that impact the freedom to vote, Big Money’s role in elections, government ethics… nearly every democracy issue that you and I care about.
We’re thrilled that these decisions will now be influenced by an immensely qualified jurist who will ensure that each and every one of us is treated equally under the law.
John, will you help us recognize Judge Jackson’s momentous achievement by taking these three steps?
1) Attend This Rally: Tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. ET, join Common Cause and a number of our partner organizations in front of the Supreme Court to celebrate Judge Jackson! This event will be an entertainment-filled extravaganza with music, family-friendly activities, and more. We hope to see you there.
2) Invite Your Friends: Let three of your friends and/or family members in the DMV area know about tomorrow's rally. The more, the merrier!
3) Volunteer With Us: Our team of volunteer phonebankers helped Judge Jackson secure a historic bipartisan confirmation vote. Now, we’ll focus on making sure states enact reforms that protect the freedom to vote ahead of this year’s midterms. Sign up to join us.
John, some Senate Republicans tried every dirty trick they could think of to derail Judge Jackson’s confirmation. During her hearings, these reactionaries bombarded her with baseless, infuriating, and even racist questions – trying to smear her name and tarnish her reputation.
But today, thanks to your help – democracy won. I hope we can continue to count on you for the fights that lie just ahead.
With thanks for all you do,
Karen Hobert Flynn, President
and the team at Common Cause
