Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in on Thursday to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer, becoming the 116th justice to serve on the high court.
She took two oaths in the West Conference Room at the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. She gave one oath to the Constitution, which was given by Chief Justice John Roberts, and the other oath was given to Breyer.
“With a full heart, I accept the solemn responsibility of supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States and administering justice without fear or favor, so help me God,” Jackson said in a statement issued by the Supreme Court. “I am truly grateful to be part of the promise of our great Nation. I extend my sincerest thanks to all of my new colleagues for their warm and gracious welcome.”…