Posts Tagged ‘Supreme Court (SCOTUS)’
What’s in a name? Why Ketanji Brown Jackson’s matters so much
Robyn Autry argues about the importance of Jackson’s African first name, especially as the only justice whose name denotes their heritage.
Read MoreThe disturbing link between slavery and the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Stephanie Robinson argues that leaving freedoms in the hands of state governments harms the freedom upon which this country was built.
Read MoreCould Roe’s Collapse Mean Everything is Up for Grabs?
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, some people believe that other decisions and the rights they give could be reversed in the future.
Read MoreKetanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court
Kentanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman and the third Black American to be Supreme Court Justice, replaces liberal justice Stephen Breyer.
Read MoreThe case against the Supreme Court of the United States
Some people argue we should rethink SCOTUS because it continues to do more harm than good as a result of its racist and conservative origins.
Read MoreSupreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, Eliminates Constitutional Right to Abortion
The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe will disproportionately impact women, the poor, and people of color requiring this medical treatment.
Read MoreJune 12th Marks 55 Years of Legal Interracial Marriage
If mixed-race couple the Lovings hadn’t taken Virginia to court in 1967, who knows how long interracial would have remained illegal in the US.
Read MoreKetanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first Black woman Supreme Court justice in US History
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been officially confirmed to the Supreme Court as the first Black woman justice in U.S. history after the Senate voted on Thursday.
Read MoreSenator Booker moves Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson to tears during emotional speech
“You have earned this spot. You are worthy. You are a great American,” said Sen. Cory Booker to Judge Jackson, who stands to become the first Black woman Supreme Court justice.
Read MoreWhat to watch as Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court hearings begin
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson prepares to deliver an opening statement on Monday before the Senate Judiciary Committee after being nominated for the Supreme Court.
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