Federal Judge Profile

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Supreme Court / 1st Circuit • 1st Circuit

Appointed by Joe Biden, 2022

Ruling Tendencies

Criminal Sentencing

Former sentencing commission member; nuanced on guidelines

Civil Rights

Strong on racial justice and voting rights

Government Regulation

Supportive of regulatory authority within statutory bounds

Background

Former federal defender and sentencing commission member. Circuit justice for 1st Circuit.

Last analyzed: May 2026 · 3 case-type tendencies profiled · Full analytics, predictions, and reversal rates available with subscription

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