Biden has announced he will appoint an African American woman to SCOTUS. This will be the first time there are no liberal men on SCOTUS for at least 90 years and the first time there is gender parity among Associate Justices. Here are the nominees.
She has to be under 55 to be a serious contender and on a Court of Appeals in order to be considered, and appointed by a Democrat. Presidents tend to nominate people in their 40s lately, ensuring they will have an influence for a long time to come.
Potential picks:
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- Federal Circuit: Tiffany P. Cunningham (B. 1976, appointed 2021)
- DC Circuit: Ketanji Brown Jackson (B, 1970, appointed 2021)
- 2nd Circuit: Eunice C. Lee (B. 1970, appointed 2021)
- 7th Circuit: Candace Jackson-Akiwumi (B. 1979, appointed 2021)
- 9th Circuit: Holly A. Thomas (B. 1979, appointed 2022)
Those are the only 5 candidates in the United States with the experience, gender, race, and age requirements.
None of the appointees have been on the federal bench for more than 1 year, and only two were appointed justices before President Biden nominated them.
Only Ketanji Brown Jackson has been on the Federal bench more than 5 years.
I bet Biden will nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.