Takeaways: Jackson hearings turn to race, children’s books

 Takeaways: Jackson hearings focus on race, children's literature

The Supreme Court nominee for Judge Ketanji brown Jackson's first full day of questions Tuesday opened quickly to very important issues on judicial philosophy and terrorism. It was the culmination of a marathon of discussion over President Biden’s historic choice.

Senators wanted information about her approach to law and "court-packing", and her reaction to Republican Senator Josh Hawley's claims that she was too soft on crime and sentencing child pornography offenders.

Jackson stopped for a moment before he sighed. Then he answered Republican Senator Ted Cruz. Cruz took out his children's books and quizzed Jackson on her views regarding critical race theory.

The 50-50 Senate has the potential votes to confirm Jackson as Biden’s choice to replace Justice Stephen Breyer, even if all Republicans are opposed. Her nomination is likely to be approved by Easter.

"STAY IN MY LONE"

Senators agree that Jackson is unquestionably qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. Now the question is: What is her judicial philosophy? Will she be an activist judge trying set policy or one who follows strict interpretations of law?

Jackson said to Dick Durbin (D-Ill), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, "I am trying in every case to stay in my lanes."

SOFT ON CRIMINALITY?

Jackson's treatment criminal defendants is seen by some Republican senators as one their strongest arguments against Jackson.

Hawley, R.Mo., set a tone long before the hearings began. This raised concerns that Jackson might have given child pornography criminals lighter sentences than they should have. Cruz and other Republicans are continuing to add to the pressure.

Jackson flatly stated Tuesday that Jackson was not able to believe the opposite.

She stood by her work as a federal civil defender representing terrorist suspects at Guantanamo, stating that it ensures fair process. She spoke about her family's involvement in law enforcement and what it was like to worry about their safety.

CRUZ AND ANTIRACIST BABY

Cruz diverted from legal arguments and entered into heated discussions about critical race theory. This academic area of research examines the role that race played in the founding American.

Cruz interrogated the nominee by showing her a stack on racism from Georgetown Day School's reading list, a highly regarded private campus where Jackson is on the board.

"I've never studied critique of race theory, and it's not something I've ever used." Cruz told Jackson that it does not come up in my work as a judge.

Cruz showed Cruz a poster-size copy of "Antiracist Baby" by Ibram.X. Kendi. He asked Cruz, "Does this book teach children that babies are racist?"

Jackson sighs and says, "Senator." She stated, "I don’t believe any child shouldn’t be made to feel like they’re racist."

She said Georgetown was founded during legal segregation in 1945 when Black and white families gathered to educate their children. The board is not responsible for curriculum decisions.

Cruz and Jackson were both Harvard Law students, one year apart. However, they said that they knew each other well. Grueling Choices Of Lottery Games