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Tag: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

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The significance and impact of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s appointment to U.S. Supreme Court

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on April 11, 2022 · South Texas College of Law professors weigh in on what might be the lasting significance and impact for the country, for the courts, and for representation.

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Politics

Jackson notes the progress she represents in her journey to the Supreme Court

Eric McDaniel, NPR

Posted on April 8, 2022 · A day after the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, she spoke at the White House with President Biden and Vice President Harris.

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The U.S. Supreme Court rules Biden administration can end ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 30, 2022 · The decision is a setback for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who filed suit against the Biden administration when the White House tried to rescind the policy.

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Supreme Court restricts the EPA’s authority to mandate carbon emissions

Nina Totenberg, NPR

Posted on June 30, 2022 · The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to mandate carbon emissions from existing power plants.

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Houston Matters

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on why he’s withdrawing his nomination to lead ICE (June 29, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 29, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez explains why he is withdrawing his nomination to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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The sixth Jan. 6 hearing: Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony, metal detectors, seem to help reveal a ‘smoking gun’

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 28, 2022 · And after today’s hearing, where should the investigation go from here? Today, we invite top political minds to discuss, inform and shed more light on what we are learning.

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