JACL Applauds Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

April 7, 2022

For Immediate Release

Matthew Weisbly, Education & Communications Coordinator, mweisbly@jacl.org

Sarah Baker, VP Public Affairs, sbaker@jacl.org

Today, the United States Senate voted 53-47 to confirm the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson making her the 116th Justice appointed to the United States Supreme Court and the first Black woman on the Court. 

JACL Executive Director, David Inoue said this of Judge Jackson’s confirmation, “The appointment of Justice Jackson is a long overdue step forward for our country. The Supreme Court has for over 233 years lacked the full life experience that Justice Jackson will bring as a public defender and particularly as a black woman. Too often, we have seen the court disregard or diminish the rights of minorities. We look forward to Justice Jackson ensuring one more minority perspective is represented on the court.”

The JACL joins countless others across the nation in celebrating Judge Jackson’s historic appointment and in having a Supreme Court that is more representative of our nation. 

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The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the JACL also work to promote cultural, educational, and social values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community.