Standing ovation for Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first African American woman to the Supreme Court

The announcement of the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the first black woman in this position "that will inspire generations to come," said US Vice President Kamala Harris, also speaking of this as a "wonderful day". Hundreds of people attended the ceremony, including first lady Jill Biden, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, the judge's husband and two daughters.

Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by the Senate with 53 votes in favor, including three Republicans, and 47 against, all from the Grand Old Party. 51, a Harvard graduate, in her long career she also participated in the defense of a Guantanamo inmate and for this she was attacked by Republican senators during the hearings for confirmation. Biden, who chose it, has often praised its "extraordinary" qualities.

She is therefore the first African American woman, the third person of color, named in the 233-year history of the Supreme Court.

(Unioneonline / ss)