Accusations Against Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
On Friday, panelists from Fox News criticized Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for allegedly politicizing her role. During an interview on ABC News Live, Jackson remarked that she is aware of the public’s scrutiny regarding her performance as a Supreme Court judge. Daniel Alvarez, a senior advisor to the Republican National Committee, along with Fox News contributor James Freeman, expressed their concerns on the show “American Newsroom.” They suggested that Jackson is straying from legal principles and instead catering to broader audiences.
Alvarez specifically stated, “We just heard her comments about her performance… If she wants to play, she should go back to Broadway.” Jackson recently made headlines as the first Supreme Court justice to make an appearance on Broadway, as reported by NPR.
Moreover, Alvarez highlighted that even liberal justice Sonia Sotomayor did not align with Jackson in opposing attempts to downsize the federal workforce. He argued that Jackson’s actions could politicize the judiciary and asserted that Sotomayor, a colleague, had emphasized a more lawful approach regarding the executive order in question. “She really needs to focus on doing her job,” he added. “It’s not about her feelings; it’s about interpreting the law.”
Freeman shared Alvarez’s view, stating that Jackson’s comments during the interview illustrated a larger issue. He claimed, “This is how she plays to the audience,” suggesting that Jackson lacks substantial legal arguments. He referenced her citing The New York Times without evidence, implying this undermined her credibility.
Freeman further expressed concern that Jackson’s statements alienate her from other liberal justices who might not want to engage with her controversial viewpoints. He pointed out that her claims about the “existential threat to the rule of law” posed by specific judicial actions are unfounded and not supported by constitutional history.
Jackson stood alone in her opposition to a decision regarding the Trump administration’s efforts to reorganize federal agencies, a stance that Sotomayor argued against by asserting the necessity of complying with existing laws.
Host Dana Perino remarked on Jackson’s resistance, stating, “She’s being blamed by her colleagues now,” emphasizing the potential risks of politicizing her position. Alvarez echoed this sentiment, labeling such behavior as dangerous.
Additionally, there was discussion about the implications of Jackson’s appointment. Perino queried whether former President Joe Biden’s memoirs would shed light on the reasons for choosing her. Freeman, expressing skepticism, seemed to doubt this subject would be addressed.
Reflecting on a previous confirmation hearing, Jackson’s inability to define “woman” sparked further controversy when she commented, “I’m not a biologist.”
