Liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will retire when his current term ends in June.
Worried about Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin's prospects of voting for Justice Breyer's replacement?
Unlike on legislation, they've been reliable votes for Biden's judicial nominees — and it's helped @POTUS put his stamp on federal courts.
“I’m looking forward to making sure there’s a Black woman on the Supreme Court.”
— Then-presidential candidate Biden during February 2020 debate
“I’ll appoint the first Black woman to the Court. It’s required that they have representation now — it’s long overdue.”
— Then-presidential candidate Biden during March 2020 debate
Among the candidates you'll probably be hearing about:
• D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, a former clerk for Breyer
• CA Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger
• South Carolina District Judge J. Michelle Childs, reportedly a favorite of House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn
“Lots of people ... have expressed their support for me and I’m gratified, but I’m really focused on this nomination.”
— Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on support for her on SCOTUS during 2021 D.C. Circuit hearing. She was confirmed 53-44 (Murkowski, Collins & Graham voted w/ Dems)
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