On the recordMay 26, 2026
Everyone believes the court system is outside the political sphere. I think that means it's incumbent on us to do things, to act in ways, that shore up public confidence.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson
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abcnews.comEveryone believes the court system is outside the political sphere. I think that means it's incumbent on us to do things, to act in ways, that shore up public confidence.
Discussing the importance of public confidence in the judiciary.
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