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March 15, 2022
A Proven Consensus Builder, Ketanji Brown Jackson Receives Broad Support From Across The Political Spectrum
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2022
Tweet - "For those who are less than familiar with Judge Jackson, let me tell you a little bit about her: Highly qualified. A breadth of experience. Committed to our Constitution. My dearest hope is that at the end of the day, she will receive the bipartisan support she has earned."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Judiciary Committee Advances Six District Court Judges, Two U.S. Attorneys
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor this afternoon, making the case for why Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the perfect jurist to replace Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court. Watch here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "We have a great nominee for the Supreme Court in Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. And we will move forward with her confirmation process starting on March 21st."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Durbin: Judge Jackson Will Be A Strong, Fair, Principled, Evenhanded, & Impartial Supreme Court Justice
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Durbin Cosponsors Bill To Protect Consumers By Banning Forced Arbitration In Financial Products
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Letter to Colleagues - Durbin Announces Hearing Dates For Judge Jackson's Nomination To The Supreme Court
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "Today's nominees reflect an incredible array of professional diversity and balance--but all five are bound together by their commitment to the fair and evenhanded administration of justice, and by their knowledge of the difference between being an advocate and being a judge."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Durbin Meets With Supreme Court Nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Durbin Questions Latest Circuit & District Court Nominees Before Judiciary Committee
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "As I have said from the time that Justice Breyer announced his retirement, the Committee will undertake a fair and timely process to consider Judge Jackson's nomination. I look forward to Judge Jackson's appearance before the Committee and to respectful and dignified hearings."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "Just had the opportunity to sit down with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's nominee for the Supreme Court. She is ready to make history and I look forward to a careful, fair, and professional confirmation process."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "Back on the Senate floor this afternoon to discuss the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court. Watch:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "Joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss Judge Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court, Russia's assault on Ukraine, and what I hope to hear from President Biden's #SOTU speech tonight. Tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Durbin: Judge Jackson Will Be A Supreme Court Justice In The Mold Of Justice Breyer
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "From a strong list of prospective candidates, President Biden has chosen an extraordinary nominee to succeed Justice Breyer. I look forward to meeting with Judge Jackson as our nation's nominee to SCOTUS."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "Taking to the Senate floor to discuss the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Watch live:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "One of the United States' most effective tools to combat climate change is on the line in West Virginia v. EPA, a case SCOTUS heard today. I fully support @EPA 's ability to regulate emissions and protect the public from harmful pollution."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "As Chair of @JudiciaryDems , I am committed to doing everything I can to make sure Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation process is careful, fair, and professional. Judge Jackson's impressive record will be on display for all to see."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has come before the United States Senate three times for approval, advise, and consent. On all three occasions, she emerged with bipartisan support. I hope to see that revisited again."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2022
Tweet - "From a strong list of prospective candidates, @POTUS has chosen an extraordinary nominee in D.C. Circuit Judge Jackson. As Chair of @JudiciaryDems , I will do everything I can to ensure a careful, fair, and professional confirmation process that she and America are entitled to."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022
Tweet - "Today's decision is a win for J&J, and a loss for the tens of thousands of victims of ovarian cancer and mesothelioma who are seeking to hold the company accountable. It is also a green light for other powerful corporations to use bankruptcy gimmicks to avoid responsibility."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022
Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022
President Biden's Historic Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
Rep. Danny Davis
Feb. 25, 2022
Duckworth Statement on President Biden's Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2022
Quigley Statement on Biden's Supreme Court Nominee
Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 25, 2022
Tweet - "From a strong list of prospective candidates, President Biden has chosen an extraordinary nominee in D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2022
Tweet - "As a former Chair of the Judiciary Committee, President Biden takes the "advice' role of the Senate very seriously--and I appreciate his desire to seek the advice of Committee Senators as he considers nominees for the Supreme Court vacancy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Commending Commitment to Appoint the First Black Woman to the Supreme Court
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Tweet - "During today's meeting, I reiterated that regardless of the nominee, the Committee's process will be fair & timely. Senators will have the opportunity to thoroughly consider the nominee's record, and the nominee will be treated respectfully and receive a prompt confirmation vote.41156"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2022
Judiciary Committee Advances Nine Nominees, Two Bipartisan Bills
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2022
Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Meet With President Biden And Vice President Harris To Discuss Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Senate Confirms Leonard Stark To The Federal Court
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2022
Rep. Casten Helps Pass Groundbreaking Labor Bill to End Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Harassment
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 3, 2022
Tweet - "In the last year, @JudiciaryDems has voted on 25 women of color nominated to the federal bench. Is it just coincidence that many of the loudest voices complaining about President Biden's pledge to nominate a Black woman for SCOTUS have not supported any of these nominees?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2022
Tweet - "The Black women who are reportedly under consideration for SCOTUS have achieved an extraordinary level of success with immense odds stacked against them. I have full confidence that @POTUS will choose an exceptional nominee--whoever she may be."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Gibbs Leads Charge on Questioning New DOJ "Domestic Terror" Unit
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Latest District Court Nominations Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2022
Tweet: With this Supreme Court vacancy, President Biden has the opportunity to nominate someone who will bring diversity, experience, and an evenhanded approach to the administration of justice. I look forward to moving the President's nominee expeditiously through the Committee.
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2022
Quigley Statement on Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 20, 2022
Senate Confirms Holly Thomas To Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2022
Judiciary Committee Advances One Circuit Court Nominee, Eleven District Court Nominees
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - IN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BIDEN, DUCKWORTH, DURBIN ANNOUNCE CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Senate Confirms Lucy Koh To Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2021
Tweet - "The Texas law is a model for how to undermine constitutional rights--and the conservative majority on the Supreme Court has once again shown that it is willing to allow even facially unconstitutional laws to remain intact when the laws align with certain ideological preferences."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2021
Foster Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on "Notario" Fraud
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation To Remove Pacer Paywall, Increase Accessibility To Court Records
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021
Durbin, Joined By Lee & Grassley, Attempts To Pass Bipartisan Inspector General Access Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Durbin Statement On Successful Discharge Vote For Rachael Rollins, Nominated To Be U.S. Attorney For The District Of Massachusetts
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
March 15, 2022
A Proven Consensus Builder, Ketanji Brown Jackson Receives Broad Support From Across The Political Spectrum
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2022
Tweet - "For those who are less than familiar with Judge Jackson, let me tell you a little bit about her: Highly qualified. A breadth of experience. Committed to our Constitution. My dearest hope is that at the end of the day, she will receive the bipartisan support she has earned."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Judiciary Committee Advances Six District Court Judges, Two U.S. Attorneys
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor this afternoon, making the case for why Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the perfect jurist to replace Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court. Watch here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "We have a great nominee for the Supreme Court in Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. And we will move forward with her confirmation process starting on March 21st."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Durbin: Judge Jackson Will Be A Strong, Fair, Principled, Evenhanded, & Impartial Supreme Court Justice
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Durbin Cosponsors Bill To Protect Consumers By Banning Forced Arbitration In Financial Products
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Letter to Colleagues - Durbin Announces Hearing Dates For Judge Jackson's Nomination To The Supreme Court
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "Today's nominees reflect an incredible array of professional diversity and balance--but all five are bound together by their commitment to the fair and evenhanded administration of justice, and by their knowledge of the difference between being an advocate and being a judge."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Durbin Meets With Supreme Court Nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Durbin Questions Latest Circuit & District Court Nominees Before Judiciary Committee
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "As I have said from the time that Justice Breyer announced his retirement, the Committee will undertake a fair and timely process to consider Judge Jackson's nomination. I look forward to Judge Jackson's appearance before the Committee and to respectful and dignified hearings."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "Just had the opportunity to sit down with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's nominee for the Supreme Court. She is ready to make history and I look forward to a careful, fair, and professional confirmation process."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "Back on the Senate floor this afternoon to discuss the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court. Watch:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "Joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss Judge Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court, Russia's assault on Ukraine, and what I hope to hear from President Biden's #SOTU speech tonight. Tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Durbin: Judge Jackson Will Be A Supreme Court Justice In The Mold Of Justice Breyer
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "From a strong list of prospective candidates, President Biden has chosen an extraordinary nominee to succeed Justice Breyer. I look forward to meeting with Judge Jackson as our nation's nominee to SCOTUS."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "Taking to the Senate floor to discuss the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Watch live:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "One of the United States' most effective tools to combat climate change is on the line in West Virginia v. EPA, a case SCOTUS heard today. I fully support @EPA 's ability to regulate emissions and protect the public from harmful pollution."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "As Chair of @JudiciaryDems , I am committed to doing everything I can to make sure Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation process is careful, fair, and professional. Judge Jackson's impressive record will be on display for all to see."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has come before the United States Senate three times for approval, advise, and consent. On all three occasions, she emerged with bipartisan support. I hope to see that revisited again."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2022
Tweet - "From a strong list of prospective candidates, @POTUS has chosen an extraordinary nominee in D.C. Circuit Judge Jackson. As Chair of @JudiciaryDems , I will do everything I can to ensure a careful, fair, and professional confirmation process that she and America are entitled to."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022
Tweet - "Today's decision is a win for J&J, and a loss for the tens of thousands of victims of ovarian cancer and mesothelioma who are seeking to hold the company accountable. It is also a green light for other powerful corporations to use bankruptcy gimmicks to avoid responsibility."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022
Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022
President Biden's Historic Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
Rep.Danny Davis
Feb. 25, 2022
Duckworth Statement on President Biden's Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2022
Quigley Statement on Biden's Supreme Court Nominee
Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 25, 2022
Tweet - "From a strong list of prospective candidates, President Biden has chosen an extraordinary nominee in D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2022
Tweet - "As a former Chair of the Judiciary Committee, President Biden takes the "advice' role of the Senate very seriously--and I appreciate his desire to seek the advice of Committee Senators as he considers nominees for the Supreme Court vacancy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Commending Commitment to Appoint the First Black Woman to the Supreme Court
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Tweet - "During today's meeting, I reiterated that regardless of the nominee, the Committee's process will be fair & timely. Senators will have the opportunity to thoroughly consider the nominee's record, and the nominee will be treated respectfully and receive a prompt confirmation vote.41156"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2022
Judiciary Committee Advances Nine Nominees, Two Bipartisan Bills
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2022
Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Meet With President Biden And Vice President Harris To Discuss Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Senate Confirms Leonard Stark To The Federal Court
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2022
Rep. Casten Helps Pass Groundbreaking Labor Bill to End Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Harassment
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 3, 2022
Tweet - "In the last year, @JudiciaryDems has voted on 25 women of color nominated to the federal bench. Is it just coincidence that many of the loudest voices complaining about President Biden's pledge to nominate a Black woman for SCOTUS have not supported any of these nominees?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2022
Tweet - "The Black women who are reportedly under consideration for SCOTUS have achieved an extraordinary level of success with immense odds stacked against them. I have full confidence that @POTUS will choose an exceptional nominee--whoever she may be."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Gibbs Leads Charge on Questioning New DOJ "Domestic Terror" Unit
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Latest District Court Nominations Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2022
Tweet: With this Supreme Court vacancy, President Biden has the opportunity to nominate someone who will bring diversity, experience, and an evenhanded approach to the administration of justice. I look forward to moving the President's nominee expeditiously through the Committee.
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2022
Quigley Statement on Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 20, 2022
Senate Confirms Holly Thomas To Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2022
Judiciary Committee Advances One Circuit Court Nominee, Eleven District Court Nominees
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - IN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BIDEN, DUCKWORTH, DURBIN ANNOUNCE CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Senate Confirms Lucy Koh To Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2021
Tweet - "The Texas law is a model for how to undermine constitutional rights--and the conservative majority on the Supreme Court has once again shown that it is willing to allow even facially unconstitutional laws to remain intact when the laws align with certain ideological preferences."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2021
Foster Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on "Notario" Fraud
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation To Remove Pacer Paywall, Increase Accessibility To Court Records
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021
Durbin, Joined By Lee & Grassley, Attempts To Pass Bipartisan Inspector General Access Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Durbin Statement On Successful Discharge Vote For Rachael Rollins, Nominated To Be U.S. Attorney For The District Of Massachusetts
Sen.Dick Durbin
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