Inside the Senate’s Final Vote to Confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

A look at the moments during and after Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court was confirmed by a 53-47 vote in the Senate, making her the first Black woman to sit on the nation’s highest court.

  • Apr 7, 2022
  • 5:51 PM

Divided Supreme Court Outlaws Affirmative Action in College Admissions, Says Race Can’t Be Used

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.

  • Jun 30, 2023
  • 11:30 AM

Both Sides See High Stakes in Gay Rights Supreme Court Case

The Supreme Court is being warned about the potentially dire consequences of a case next week involving a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for same-sex couples.

  • Dec 5, 2022
  • 10:36 AM

Biden, Senate Democrats Look to Appoint More Diverse Judges

The Senate returned from August recess this week to a full schedule of judicial confirmations, a priority for both Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL).

  • Sep 7, 2022
  • 4:19 PM

Supreme Court Won’t Let Biden Implement Immigration Policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The Supreme Court won’t allow the Biden administration to implement a policy that prioritizes deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk.

  • Jul 21, 2022
  • 8:39 PM

Sen. Hawley Says Not Having Black Women on Staff Plays No Role in Jackson Confirmation Hearing

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), who sits on the Judiciary Committee currently holding a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, told Latino Rebels on Wednesday that he doesn’t employ any Black women on his staff or thinks it’s necessary for informing his decisions.

  • Mar 23, 2022
  • 3:24 PM

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