WASHINGTON (Feb. 25, 2022) — President Biden has made his choice to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer. D.C. Circuit Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is slated to make history as the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court of the United States. Despite the historic nature of Judge Jackson’s nomination, the confirmation process in the evenly-split Senate could be bumpy and may create a ripple effect heading into the 2022 midterm elections.
GW faculty experts are available to comment on the judicial, political, and procedural aspects of Judge Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
To schedule an interview with any of these experts, contact GW Media at [email protected] or 202-994-6460.
Brandon Bartels, a professor of political science, is an expert on judicial politics. He can provide more insight into Judge Jackson’s background and judicial philosophy and the power dynamics that could be in play during the proceedings.
Todd Belt, a professor in the GW Graduate School of Political Management and director of the school’s Political Management master’s program, can provide insight on how the nomination could impact the Biden presidency and affect the 2022 midterm elections.
Casey Burgat, an assistant professor in the GW Graduate School of Political Management and director of the school’s Legislative Affairs master’s program, is an expert on congressional procedure who can explain the Senate confirmation process in depth.
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