Ketanji Brown Jackson

Associate JusticeLiberal

Key Facts

Appointed By
Joe Biden
Confirmed
2022
Age
56
Tenure
4 years
Senate Vote
53-47
Education
Harvard College (A.B., magna cum laude), Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude)

Biography

Ketanji Brown Jackson was born in 1970 in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Miami, Florida.

Nominated by Joe Biden in 2022, she became the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

Judicial Philosophy

Jackson brings a unique perspective as a former public defender.

Notable Opinions

Wrote a lengthy dissent defending race-conscious admissions.

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