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John Cornyn digs in on claim that Judge Jackson called Bush and Rumsfeld ‘war criminals’

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) defended his assertion that Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson called then-President George W. Bush and his Pentagon chief “war criminals,” rejecting Democrats’ contention Wednesday that he distorted her petitions on behalf of militants detained at Guantánamo Bay.

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Nikole Hannah-Jones says it was ‘badge of honor’ that Cruz cited 1619 Project in Jackson hearing

DALLAS — New York Times staff writer Nikole Hannah-Jones, who has become the face of the much-talked about the 1619 Project, happened to be in Sen. Ted Cruz’s home state Tuesday, the day he negatively cited her work during the Supreme Court confirmation hearing in D.C. for Judge Ketanji Brown…

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Supreme Court rejects GOP effort to overturn Wisconsin congressional map

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an effort by Wisconsin Republicans to overturn a court-chosen congressional map in the state.

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Black women justices do matter

In an October 2013 address at the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law lecture theatre, I showed students a "class photo" of the United Kingdom's Supreme Court and challenged them to "spot the difference". It wasn't a case for Sherlock Holmes: of the 11 justices, all were white, and only…

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AP FACT CHECK: Senators misrepresent Jackson on abortion

Republican senators are painting Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson as broadly hostile to anti-abortion views

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Jr mocked for trying to troll Ketanji Brown Jackson: ‘1+1=??? I have no idea what the answer is’

Ex-president’s son reacts as judge avoids holding forth on areas outside her expertise

The Independent UK

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Says She Intends to Recuse from Harvard Admissions Case if Confirmed

While some legal ethics experts suggest recusal would not be necessary, the SCOTUS nominee suggested she thinks otherwise.

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Afternoon Edition: March 23, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Casino will hurt, not help, Chicago

Casinos are regressive institutions that extract wealth from those who can’t afford it, funding the government on their backs and enriching big corporations.

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Romney hits out at own party over questions to Ketanji Brown Jackson

‘It struck me that it was off course, meaning the attacks were off course that came from some’

The Independent UK

Are Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz Ignorant About Child Porn Penalties or Just Demagogic?

Even if the senators are genuinely confused, that underlines the recklessness of their attack on Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Reason

'Hard to watch': For Black women, Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing feels all too familiar

WASHINGTON — Georgetown government professor Nadia Brown tossed out the syllabus Tuesday for her Race, Gender and American Politics class and spent the afternoon watching clips from Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Senate confirmation hearing.

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court hearing gets heated, as the end is in sight - Roll Call

The Supreme Court hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson got heated on Wednesday, but the overall political dynamics did not.

Roll Call

Supreme Court’s ideological split silently shapes debate at Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing - Roll Call

“What do you think is the purpose of a dissent?” was the sleeper question of the week as senators quizzed President Biden’s court pick.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Josh Hawley’s attack on Ketanji Brown Jackson has no merit

The senator argues that questioning sex offender policies ‘endangers our children.’

The Independent UK

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s daughter wrote a letter recommending her to Barack Obama in 2016

‘I, her daughter Leila Jackson of eleven years old, strongly believe she would be an excellent fit for the position,’ the pre-teen wrote in 2016

The Guardian - US

Ketanji Brown Jackson faces renewed Republican attacks in Senate grilling

Hearings on Biden’s supreme court nominee resume with chair chiding Republicans for ‘showcasing election talking points’

The Independent UK

Author thanks Ted Cruz as book he blasted at Supreme Court hearing rockets up on bestseller list

Every purchase of ‘The End of Policing’ now comes with ‘vial of Ted Cruz tears’ tweets author

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Salon

GOP's racist babies throw SCOTUS tantrum

From attacks on interracial marriage to "white privilege" whining, Republicans triggered by Ketanji Jackson Brown

The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham rebuked for trying to blame Ketanji Brown Jackson for Kavanaugh hearing

‘Senator, I don't have any comment on what procedures took place in this body’

The Independent UK

AOC exposes ‘perfect’ edges on book Cruz brandished at Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing ‘proving he hasn’t read it’

Senator held up a copy

The Independent UK

Takeaways: Supreme Court hearings test senators on race

It’s not just Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson who is being watched as she makes history as the first Black woman to be considered for the job

Chicago Sun-Times

Trailblazing Chicago Judge Ann Williams to testify at Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court hearing

Williams’ storied career as a federal judge speaks volumes as the Senate considers Jackson, who, if confirmed, will be the first Black female on the Supreme Court.

Axios

Jackson: Having diverse Supreme Court "enhances public confidence"

"Having a diverse judicial branch is important is because it lends and bolsters public confidence in our system."

The Independent UK

Ketanji Brown Jackson addresses her slapdown to Trump ‘absolute immunity’ case: ‘Presidents are not kings’

‘The separation of powers is crucial to liberty. It is what our country is founded on’

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