Biden Considering 3 Black Women Judges as top picks for Supreme Court Nomination
SALISBURY, Md- President Biden committed to not only filling the seat to be vacated on the Supreme Court with Justice Steven Bryers retirement but is considering 3 notable black women judges for the job.
The Front Runners are US Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ketanji Jackson, California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger, and South Carolina US District Court Judge J. Michelle Childs. Legal Experts say Judge Childs is already gaining praise-from republicans- and democrats- and stands the best chance of getting bipartisan support.
“One express comment she made is the commitment to the rule of law or ‘stare decision referring to letting precedent stand and to commit to a balanced view of things and that’s gotten her attention,” said DSU Constitutional Law and Political Science Professor Emeritus Dr. Samuel Hoff.
Dr. Hoff tells us those comments have already garnered her praise from South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsay Graham, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Dr. Hoff says Judge Childs would also be unique, as one of the few justices to be seated on the supreme court that would not be an appeals judge.
He tells us that gives her a unique perspective and more experience than other justices when it comes to certain cases that are prominent in District Court, but not at the appellate level. She would also be one of the few nominees to be considered without an IVY league Law Degree.
However, he says all the potential nominees would be a welcome addition to a court that has long had an issue reflecting America’s diversity.
“President Biden’s commitment to nominating an African American woman will bring that 94 percent Caucasian male historic average for the current court in overall American history down a little bit and if it’s a smooth confirmation process, bring the courts popularity back where it should be,” Dr. Hoff said.
He says one justice can only make a small dent in that figure but can make a big difference in public confidence in the Supreme Court.
The credibility of the Supreme Court has been under attack in recent decades according to Dr. Hoff, but having a court that reflects the country can help restore some public confidence and faith during controversial decisions.
Biden’s nominee could pass the Senate with a strict majority vote, with the tie-breaker from Vice President Kamala Harris. If Biden’s nominee would be confirmed the court’s idealogical split would remain 6-3 conservative to liberal.
