Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court

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Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in at noon as the 116th Supreme Court justice and the first Black woman to serve on the high court. | via NPR

/ Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United StatesChief Justice John G. Roberts looks on as Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson signs the Oaths of Office in the Justices' Conference Room at the Supreme Court.Biden said when he nominated her

."And I believe it's time that we have a court that reflects the full talents and greatness of our nation with a nominee of extraordinary qualifications and that we inspire all young people to believe that they can one day serve their country at the highest level.": a constitutional oath, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, and a judicial oath, administered by Breyer. A formal investiture for Jackson will follow in fall.

Jackson will have to contend with significant cases next term, including those involving affirmative action , the independent legislature theory, and religious freedom.Jackson has been confirmed since April, when the Senate voted 53 to 47 on her nomination. "It has taken 232 years and 115 prior appointments for a Black woman to be selected to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, but we've made it! We've made it — all of us,""I have dedicated my career to public service because I love this country and our Constitution and the rights that make us free," Jackson also said.

All 50 Senate Democrats, including the two independents and three Republicans — Sens. Mitt Romney of Utah, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — voted in favor of Jackson's confirmation. The vote was lauded as a"

 

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