One of the things I loved about Harvard was finding a sizable Black community that really made me feel like I had… — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
To my time at Harvard Law School and the many professional experiences that I've been blessed to have since graduation: Thank you. — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
When I was born here in Washington, my parents were public school teachers, and to express both pride in their heritage and… — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
My father, in particular, bears responsibility for my interest in the law. When I was 4, we moved back to Miami so… — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
You never know what cases are going to become significant and the Supreme Court is part of that story. — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
My mother had been adamant that I learn how to swim properly. — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
As someone who has had family members on patrol and in the line of fire, I care deeply about public safety. — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
My very earliest memories are of watching my father study - he had his stack of law books on the kitchen table while I… — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
That's what you do as a federal public defender. You are standing up for the constitutional value of representation. — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
I'm a mom and a real person and a wife and doing the best that I can. — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
I evaluate the facts, and I interpret and apply the law to the facts of the case before me without fear or favor, consistent… — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
Federal public defenders don't get to pick their clients. They have to represent whoever comes in. And it's a service. — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
If we're going to continue to move forward as a nation, we can't allow concern about discomfort to displace knowledge, truth, or history. — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
I know my judicial role is further constrained by careful adherence to precedent. — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
Over time I learned to zip shut any bags I might be carrying before I walked into a shop, and to always keep my… — Ketanji Brown Jackson Copy Share Image
