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Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings
The Senate Judiciary Committee begins confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace Justice Stephen Breyer. While Republicans raise questions about her sentencing record in child pornography cases, media reports focus on her history as a public defender and her potential to be the first Black woman on the court.
Katonji Brown Jackson Profile and Judicial Background
Judge Katonji Brown Jackson is highlighted as a frontrunner for the Supreme Court vacancy, having previously clerked for Justice Breyer. Her background includes serving as a federal trial judge, a public defender, and vice chairman of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, where she worked to reduce crack cocaine penalties. Personal details noted include her marriage to surgeon Patrick Jackson and her family connection to former House Speaker Paul Ryan.
