Jackson’s confirmation would not only be a win for representation but an acknowledgement of the profound impact federal judges’ decisions have on our day-to-day lives.
Now, this upcoming summer, the Supreme Court is expected to decide on athreatening the health, rights, and lives of people of color and low-income people, who already face additional hurdles when accessing abortion. While Judge Jackson would not take her seat on the bench until later this year, her ability to evaluate and undoubtedly influence these issues in the future could have an outsized impact for Black and brown people.
Leigh VogelAs we’ve heard from legal scholars and politicians on both sides of the aisle, Jackson is an immensely qualified and experienced judge. If we don’t urge the Senate to confirm her to the Supreme Court, we are complicit in the crumbling integrity of our courts. It’s imperative to our progress that we continue to strive for equality and equity in our systems and that Black women finally be a part of these monumental legal decisions.
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