President Joe Biden has nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson—an esteemed federal judge and former public defender—to join the Supreme Court as its ninth Justice. But the number of Supreme Court Justices, sex offender sentencing, as well as what defines a “woman” and “life” have been a bit contentious as Jackson fielded questions from lawmakers in her…
Convict Grateful to Supreme Court Nominee for Light Sentence for Child Pornography
A man convicted of child pornography distribution is grateful that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson gave him a sentence lower than that recommended by prosecutors and sentencing guidelines. Wesley Hawkins said he was displeased when Jackson sentenced him in 2013 but later reconsidered his view. “I wasn’t very happy that she gave me three months, though, after…
Cornyn Presses Supreme Court Nominee Over ‘Judicial Policymaking’
Concerns about the Supreme Court’s use of unenumerated rights to “transform society” were voiced by Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas), on the final day of questioning at the Senate Judicial Hearings in Washington D.C. on March 24. Unenumerated rights are those not specifically mentioned in the Constitution. Cornyn, a former trial judge and member of the…
Judge Jackson Hearings Wrap Up With Mixed Praise, Condemnation From Witnesses
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up its hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, hearing from legal experts and others about Jackson’s experience and suitability for the job. Here are the key takeaways from the final day of Jackson’s hearings: Durbin Opens With Broadside Against GOP Questioning Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) opened the…
Manchin Will Vote for Judge Jackson, Making Confirmation Likely
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) says he will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her confirmation almost inevitable. “Senators have a constitutional obligation to advise and consent on a nominee to fill a Supreme Court vacancy and this is a responsibility I take very seriously,” said Manchin in a statement….
McConnell Says He Will Vote Against Jackson for Supreme Court
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Thursday he cannot support the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. McConnell made the statement on the Senate floor after the Senate Judiciary Committee completed the fourth and final day of hearings for the federal appellate judge. “I went into the Senate’s consideration of Judge Jackson’s nomination…
Capitol Report (March 24): Trump Sues Hillary Clinton, DNC
March 24, 2022
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The United States is leveling a fresh wave of sanctions on Russia, as world leaders gather in Brussels. But what did they say was another major concern besides Russia? Are these sanctions enough to hold Russia accountable and deter China from invading Taiwan? NTD sat down with Congressman James Comer to discuss. China wants to help…
Bitterness Erupts at Senate Judicial Hearings Over Brett Kavanaugh and Janice Rogers Brown
March 24, 2022
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Bitterness and contentious interruptions erupted at the Senate confirmation hearings on March 23, as remembrances of the Brett Kavanaugh and Janice Rogers Brown hearings surfaced in the questioning of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Kavanaugh was the Republican choice for the Supreme Court in 2018 and was plagued by charges of sexual misconduct that…
LIVE: Witnesses Testify on Day 4 of Judge Ketanji Jackson’s Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding its fourth day of hearings on President Joe Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, during which supporters and opponents of Jackson will testify.
Supreme Court Nominee Won’t Say Whether Cruz Can Change Gender or Race
A day after declining to define the word woman, Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson wouldn’t say whether Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) could have standing to sue as a woman. “Yesterday, under questioning from Sen. [Marsha] Blackburn, you told her that you couldn’t define what a woman is—that you are not a biologist, which…
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