Statement From Congresswoman Lee on Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued the following statement onPresident Biden’s nomination of Judge KetanjiBrown Jackson to serve as Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States:

“This is a historic day for America. For over two centuries, all but seven Supreme Court justices have been white men. As a result, the court has lacked perspective and representation from peoplemost severely impacted by discriminatory laws. I have no doubt that as the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, Judge Jackson will bring invaluable life experience to a bench in dire need of perspective. Her decades of experience in public service and impressive credentials make her eminently qualified, a sentiment echoed by several Republicans during her previous confirmations. I commend President Biden for fulfilling his campaign promise, congratulate Judge Jackson, and look forward to a swift and fair confirmationin the Senate.” 

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Congresswoman Lee is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. She serves as Co-Chair of the Steering & Policy Committee, former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Chair Emeritus of the Progressive Caucus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Health Task Force, and Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus. She also serves as Chair of the Majority Leader’s Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity. As a member of the House Democratic Leadership, she is the highest ranking Black woman in the U.S. Congress.