National Urban League Applauds President Biden’s Historic Nomination of U.S. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the Next U.S. Supreme Court Justice

Washington, D.C. (February 25, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement, officially nominating U.S. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court:

“Two years ago today, President Biden made a promise to the American people that he would nominate the first Black woman to the United States Supreme Court. We are pleased that the President honored his promise and congratulate U.S. Circuit Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on this prestigious nomination.

“Even as we review her full record, Judge Jackson has already proven she is eminently qualified to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. After graduating from Harvard Law School, Judge Jackson clerked for judges at every level of the federal judiciary, including former Associate Justice Stephen Breyer on the U.S. Supreme Court, and served as a federal public defender. With her extensive experience in both civil and criminal law, Judge Jackson is more than prepared for exemplary service on the nation’s highest court.

“Judge Jackson has remained dedicated to fighting for the most vulnerable members of our society and fought for the constitutional rights of all -- qualities that have been overlooked in recent nominations to the Court. This country deserves a Supreme Court that reflects the rich diversity of the American people, and this nomination brings us one step closer to realizing that goal.

“Now that we have completed this step, I encourage each member of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to act swiftly to consider her historic nomination and treat her with the respect she has earned over a distinguished career.”