- If confirmed, Jackson will become first Black woman on court
- President expected to confirm announcement later today
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Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination will not affect the ideological composition of the court, controlled by a conservative super-majority of six justices, including three appointed by Donald Trump, but it does secure a liberal seat on the bench for at least a generation.
The nomination represents a welcome bright spot for Joe Biden, whose approval ratings have fallen to record lows as he confronts myriad crises at home and abroad. It is also his most significant opportunity yet to shape the federal judiciary, which remains overwhelmingly white and male.