Tag Archives: The Supreme Court

Open Thread | Celebrating The Win

Posted on April 11, 2022 by rikyrah

Yes….Elections Matter. “It has taken 232 years and 115 prior appointments for a Black woman to be selected to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. But we’ve made it.” –#JudgeKetanjiBrownJackson pic.twitter.com/jzwcf29QZr — Be A King (@BerniceKing) April … Continue reading →

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Today is the day HISTORY IS MADE!

Posted on April 7, 2022 by rikyrah

I never thought this day would come. She was always out there, in my wishes. But now, she is REAL! In a historic move, the Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court. Watch the moment … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | HISTORY!

Posted on April 5, 2022 by rikyrah

History was made: She’s got the votes: pic.twitter.com/5Qpj85M0U2 — Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) April 4, 2022 BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has received an 11-11 tie vote in Committee. Under the provisions of S. Res. 27, Leader … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Day Three of the Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings

Posted on March 24, 2022 by rikyrah

The GOP continued to be on one.😠😠 But, Judge Brown Jackson was wonderful. No matter what else happens from this point, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson All these Republicans who sat there torturing her … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Day 2 – Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings

Posted on March 23, 2022 by rikyrah

The GOP showed their entire azz yesterday.😠 But, Judge Brown gave a Master Class in Black Professional Sensibilities.👊🏾👊🏾 Today, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is demonstrating the breadth and depth of her legal expertise from her experience working at ALL levels … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Begin

Posted on March 22, 2022 by rikyrah

Today began the confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to join the Supreme Court. "Members of this Committee: If I am confirmed, I commit to you that I will work productively to support and defend the Constitution" – SCOTUS … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Supreme Court Nominee Makes the Rounds

Posted on March 9, 2022 by rikyrah

Supreme Court Nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson meeting with Sen. Booker today in his office. This is the second week Judge Jackson has been on Capitol Hill meeting with senators leading up to her confirmation hearing. pic.twitter.com/tgyOSbbsZy — Rarione Maniece … Continue reading →

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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be nominated to the United States Supreme Court

Posted on February 25, 2022 by rikyrah

If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. Biden is scheduled to introduce Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at the White House at 2 pm. https://t.co/LJRl2jeRNX — darlene superville (@dsupervilleap) February 25, 2022 President Joe Biden … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Update on the Supreme Court Nominee

Posted on February 18, 2022 by rikyrah

It's long been time for a Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court — President Biden is making it happen. pic.twitter.com/wLr1Tcy8zz — The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 12, 2022 I don’t have a favorite, but the slander of these … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Supreme Court Pushes Further With Black Voter Suppression😠

Posted on February 9, 2022 by rikyrah

The Supreme Court's order and dissents can be found here. https://t.co/VfdCaw3aos This is another major blow to the Voting Rights Act that will likely preserve Alabama's current racist gerrymander. — Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC) February 7, 2022 Kagan, dissenting: The … Continue reading →

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