Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson addressed her commitment to impartiality during a guest appearance on Michelle Obama's podcast, "IMO." In the over-hour-long discussion, Jackson emphasized the importance of being unbiased, stating, "You really have to be focused on that." She mentioned that judges have limits on their actions and that she is mindful of these constraints to avoid any appearance of partiality. Jackson also explained that she has court employees who assist in ensuring that her engagements do not present ethical conflicts. Reactions to her comments on social media included skepticism about her impartiality given the context of her appearance on a podcast hosted by a prominent figure associated with the Democratic Party.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Discusses Impartiality on Michelle Obama's Podcast
During her appearance on Michelle Obama's podcast, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson highlighted her commitment to impartiality as a judge. She discussed the measures she takes to avoid any appearance of bias, including having her engagements screened for ethical conflicts. Her comments sparked a range of reactions on social media, questioning the sincerity of her claims.
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