Jackson Confirmed As First Black Female High Court Justice

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court with a 53-47 vote. The confirmation was historic, with bipartisan support from three Republican senators. The ideological balance of the court remains unchanged, as Jackson replaces fellow liberal Justice Stephen Breyer. The next steps involve her swearing-in, aligning with Breyer's retirement. Senate Democrats praised the Judiciary Committee's efforts and highlighted the significance of this milestone.

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