Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, questioned Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about her views on critical race theory on the second day of Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
“My understanding is that critical race theory, as an academic theory, is taught in law schools,” said Jackson.
Cruz charged that Georgetown Country Day School — the K-12 private school where Jackson serves on the board — teaches critical race theory. Cruz asked if she was aware the school was teaching it. Jackson said she doesn’t know because the “board does not control the curriculum.”
Cruz also mentioned the book “Anti-Racist Baby,” asking Jackson if she agrees with educators using the book to teach “kids that babies are racist.”
“I do not believe that any child should be made to feel as though they are racist, or though they are not valued or though they are less than,” said Jackson. “That they’re victims, that they’re oppressors. I don’t believe in any of that.”
Jackson was nominated by President Joe Biden in February to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman on the high court. After opening statements from Jackson, her colleagues and the senators March 21, senators will spend two days questioning Jackson at length about her rulings and judicial philosophy. On the final day of the hearings March 24, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear from friends and colleagues of Jackson about her temperament and approach to the law.
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