Fact Check: "Supreme Court's decision marks a sad day for America, says Jackson."
What We Know
The claim that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stated that the Supreme Court's recent decision marks a "sad day for America" appears to be misattributed. The phrase "sad day for America" has been used by various political figures in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding presidential immunity. Specifically, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer expressed this sentiment following the Supreme Court's decision on July 1, 2024, which ruled that presidents have "absolute" immunity for official acts but not for unofficial acts (Washington Post, New York Times).
While Justice Jackson may have had her own opinions about the ruling, there is no direct evidence from the available sources that she used the phrase "sad day for America" in her remarks regarding this decision. Instead, it is Schumer's statement that has been widely reported in the media (New York Times).
Analysis
The phrase "sad day for America" has been a common expression among politicians when discussing controversial Supreme Court decisions. In this instance, it was specifically attributed to Senator Schumer, who criticized the ruling as detrimental to democracy and accountability (New York Times).
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, as a member of the Supreme Court, may have expressed dissenting opinions or concerns regarding the implications of the ruling, but the claim that she specifically labeled the day as "sad" is not supported by the available evidence. The sources cited do not include any direct quotes from Justice Jackson that align with this claim, indicating a potential conflation of her views with those of other political figures.
Moreover, the reliability of the sources used to evaluate this claim varies. The Washington Post and New York Times are reputable news organizations known for their journalistic standards, while other sources, such as the untitled Senate document, do not provide context relevant to the claim about Justice Jackson ([source-1]).
Conclusion
Needs Research: The claim that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stated that the Supreme Court's decision marks a "sad day for America" lacks direct attribution to her. Instead, this phrase has been used by Senator Schumer in response to the ruling. Further investigation into Justice Jackson's actual statements regarding the decision is necessary to clarify her position and ensure accurate representation of her views.
