SCOTUS Confirmation: Jackson Discusses Constitutional Principles in Modern Times Our live blog:
Tillis then brought up a brief Jackson co-wrote regarding anti-abortion protesters in Massachusetts, noting he believes the case was more about free speech than a pro-life debate."
She said she was arguing on behalf of her client, saying her clients wanted to argue that the laws allowing a buffer zone were"constitutional and important."Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia asked Jackson about the way the Constitution protects civil liberties. He first asked how the Constitution protects against tyranny.
She added that judges can't make law and should not be policymakers. Jackson said this prevents the government from being too powerful and encroaching on individual liberties. She added that democracy"thrives" because the government is restrained and cannot censor its citizens. "I'd like to hear how you'll approach seeking technical expertise to inform that decision making," he asked."I think that that would be the primary mechanism by which if the court were to decide to hear a case concerning a matter that involved some technical expertise," she said.
He added that Jackson is"doing a pretty good job of defending her own position and answering questions."
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
SCOTUS Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson Shouts Out Family at ConfirmationJudge Jackson highlights her family anchors as she prepares to get a grilling from Congress about whether she's fit to serve on the Supreme Court.
Baca lebih lajut »
SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing: Cruz Says Republicans were excluded from information on JacksonThe Senate Judiciary Committee works into the night the second day of confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Follow Newsweek for the latest.
Baca lebih lajut »
SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing: Cory Booker tells Jackson, 'God, I trust you'The Senate Judiciary Committee works into the night the second day of confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Follow Newsweek for the latest.
Baca lebih lajut »
SCOTUS Confirmation: Jackson Says it's 'OK' to have 28 Court JusticesThe Senate Judiciary Committee works into the night the second day of confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Follow Newsweek for the latest.
Baca lebih lajut »
SCOTUS Confirmation: Ketanji Brown Jackson enters day 3 of Senate hearingThe Senate Judiciary Committee completed its second day of confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Tuesday.
Baca lebih lajut »
Texas Sens. John Cornyn, Ted Cruz raise doubts about Ketanji Brown Jackson as SCOTUS hearings beginCornyn said he believes Jackson, Biden’s pick for the U.S. Supreme Court, had “gone...
Baca lebih lajut »