Reporting by EVELYN ZHANG and MAYA MUKHERJEE
Photos by MAYA MUKHERJEE
Thoughts on Justice Jackson Student, staff opinions on new Supreme Court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson “I think it was definitely long overdue and I haven’t done a lot of research on her views but assuming she was appointed by Biden, I’m gonna go with she’s probably pretty liberal. I think it’s definitely needed on the bench, especially now that Ruth Bader Ginsburg is no longer there. I think we’ve seen, it’s slightly leaning right, so I think it was definitely time for someone to fill more seats on the left end of the spectrum.” — NATALIA COSSIO, senior
“I think she has a really interesting background as a public defender, which is unusual for the Supreme Court and exciting, and I’m curious to see how she’ll be able to shape it in the years to come. I feel like she’s facing an uphill battle, as all liberals are on the court right now, so once the tides turn on the court, and it’s a little more even, I think we’re going to see what she’s made of, which is exciting.” — CAITLIN DREWES, history teacher
“I think that it’s great to have the first African American woman on the Senate because it shows the progress that we have made as a country in terms of diversity among the court system. I support her as she is a very qualified woman. She rose through the court system starting in private practice, continued through the Circuit courts, and now being appointed to the Supreme Court.” — ADITYA ROMFH, freshman “I think it’s definitely a step forward in the right direction that this country and politically that we just need. Even just need to see, because I think it’s just like, being the first step to greater forward movement. Like, for people to see that, it will spark new similar things.” — OWEN RICE, senior
“I’m super excited that she’s nominated and brought in, and I think it’s great representation that finally we have a Black woman in the Supreme Court. And I think that’s going to be really big for young girls growing up, because they finally have someone to look to as a role model.” — ISABELLA OTTESON, senior
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