The first day of hearings featured opening statements from the 22 members of the Judiciary Committee and opening remarks from Jackson. Democratic Senator Corey Booker noted the historic nature of Jackson’s nomination. “This is a ‘Jackie Robinson’ moment for our nation,” he said during prepared remarks. “For generations, America has been blessed with extraordinary legal talent in people of all backgrounds, but for the first time in our history an extraordinarily talented Black woman will serve on the Supreme Court. I’m profoundly moved by this. My heart aches with joy.”

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