U.S. History: Katanji Jackson was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice

Jackson is the 116th judge, sixth woman and third black man to serve as a judge since its inception in 1789.

The 51-year-old Brown joins the Liberal bloc in court with a conservative 6-3 majority

Reuters

30/06/2022

Thursday, 30 June 2022, 19:47 Updated: 19:52

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Katanji Brown Jackson was sworn in today (Thursday) as a Supreme Court justice, and made history as the first black woman in the institution.

The 51-year-old Brown joins the Liberal bloc in court with a conservative 6-3 majority.

Her inauguration as President Joe Biden's replaces retiring Judge Stephen Brier.

Breyer is the oldest judge and his retirement took effect today.

"On behalf of all members of the court, I am pleased to congratulate Judge Jackson on the court and our joint reading," Supreme Court President John Roberts said at the ceremony.

Katanji Brown Jackson's Inauguration (Photo: Reuters)

A Reuters / Ipsus poll found this week that most Americans - 57% - have a negative opinion of the court following the reversal of the Roe v. Wade ruling on the right to abortion, a significant change from earlier this month, when there was a modest majority holding a positive opinion of the institution.

Jackson is the 116th judge, sixth woman and third black man to serve as a position since the court was founded in 1789.

Biden appointed her last year to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals after serving eight years as a federal judge in a district court.

Similar to the three judges appointed by former President Donald Trump, Jackson is young enough to serve decades in office.

Katanji Brown Jackson and US President Joe Biden (Photo: Reuters)

The Senate approved Jackson's appointment by a 53-47 vote on April 7, and three Republican justices joined the three Liberals in supporting her.

Her appointment does not change the ideological balance that currently exists in the court.

"It has been 232 years and 115 previous appointments for a black woman to be elected to the United States Supreme Court," Jackson said on April 8.

"But we did it - we did it - all of us, all of us."

Breyer announced his plan to retire in January, having held the post since being appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1994.

Jackson served as coasters early in her career.

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