"Ketanji Brown Jackson: Making Her Mark on the Supreme Court"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the newest member of the Supreme Court, has made her presence known by becoming the most prolific questioner among the justices and displaying a willingness to dissent. As the first Black woman to serve as a justice, she has passionately defended race-conscious measures to address discrimination and has shown a deep understanding of criminal defendants' perspectives. While she has sought cross-ideological consensus on certain issues, she remains part of the liberal minority on the court. Jackson's impact is limited in the most divisive cases, but she has used written dissents to highlight her priorities and draw attention to perceived injustices. She has also aligned with conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch in some cases, particularly those involving individual rights versus the state. Overall, Jackson's first term has been impressive, but her ability to change the law significantly is constrained by her minority position.