A Supreme Court Path for Potential Black Female Nominee
- Ketanji Brown Jackson selected by Biden for appellate role
- Public defender background brings unusual experience to bench
Ketanji Brown Jackson
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(This story was originally published March 30. On Jan. 26, a person familiar with the matter said Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring.)
Ketanji Brown Jackson was on the shortlist for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court even before President Joe Biden selected her on Tuesday to be a federal appellate judge -- a job that would only enhance her credentials for promotion.