Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson officially joined the Supreme Court on Thursday, making history as the first Black female member.
President Biden’s appointee was sworn in as the court’s 116th justice Thursday at noon, taking the seat of Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who retired after nearly three decades of service.
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. administered the constitutional oath to Justice Jackson, and Justice Breyer, her mentor, administered the judicial oath.
“I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling,” said Chief Justice Roberts.
Justice Jackson’s husband and two daughters were present when she took the oaths.