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a new book on the civil rights legend constance baker motley.ery worst of covid-19's omicron surge appears to be behind us. the world health organization reported that infections are down globally. in the u.s., new cases are down by more than 60% in the last two weeks. a number of states and cities are lifting masking requirements. but, the w.h.o. and many others are still warning of letti down our guard too soon. in the last week, there were more than 70,000 deaths globally. in the u.s., more than 2,100 deaths a day. we look at where we stand with dr. anthony fauci. he is the chief medical advisor to the president. i spoke with him a short time ago. >> woodruff: dr. fauci, welcome back to the newshour. let me begin by asking you where we are as a country with regard to covid-19? there is a new modeling study ot today that says something like three-quarters of the country is protected by the vaccine or having been infected with covid. and then other statistics say only half of eligible americans have been vaccinated and boosted. if people want t
a new book on the civil rights legend constance baker motley.ery worst of covid-19's omicron surge appears to be behind us. the world health organization reported that infections are down globally. in the u.s., new cases are down by more than 60% in the last two weeks. a number of states and cities are lifting masking requirements. but, the w.h.o. and many others are still warning of letti down our guard too soon. in the last week, there were more than 70,000 deaths globally. in the u.s., more...
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her. >> so many of us count constance baker motley among their personal heroes.tainly do. she showed us the power of the law to effect change. and she taught us to see what can be unburdened by what has been. >> may constance baker motley have been the first but she is definitely not the last. the senate has already confirmed 22 minority women appointed by president biden to federal courts. now we will see what happens with his choice for the highest court in the land. that is our broadcast for the night, with our thanks for being with us, on behalf of all of our colleagues here at nbc news, goodnight. tonight on all in. >> they know it's true, they know it's there, they know who won the election, but they refused to say your right. >> donald trump himself was in on the scheme to seize voting machines. tonight the most incriminating evidence of the trump coup plot yet. the back man he used to help him do it and with the investigation is discovering from torn trump documents. then, the republicans suing to disqualify madison cawthorn from congress for engaging in
her. >> so many of us count constance baker motley among their personal heroes.tainly do. she showed us the power of the law to effect change. and she taught us to see what can be unburdened by what has been. >> may constance baker motley have been the first but she is definitely not the last. the senate has already confirmed 22 minority women appointed by president biden to federal courts. now we will see what happens with his choice for the highest court in the land. that is our...
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her. >> so many of us count constance baker motley among their personal heroes.e law to effect change. and she taught us to see what can be unburdened by what has been. >> may constance baker motley have been the first but she is definitely not the last. the senate has already confirmed 22 minority women appointed by president biden to federal courts. now we will see what happens with his choice for the highest court in the land. that is our broadcast for the night, with our thanks for being with us, on behalf of all of our colleagues here at nbc news, goodnight. re at nb news, goodnight. thanks for joining us this hour, i am still at home in my home studio and that is because i was exposed to somebody with covid. i am still testing negative, i am fine, but i was definitely exposed. and because i cannot wear a mask while i am doing the show in the studio, i have to broadcast from home so that i do not risk exposing any of my coworkers by going into the studio. so that is the only reason i am home, other than me trying to do this myself while having absolutely no
her. >> so many of us count constance baker motley among their personal heroes.e law to effect change. and she taught us to see what can be unburdened by what has been. >> may constance baker motley have been the first but she is definitely not the last. the senate has already confirmed 22 minority women appointed by president biden to federal courts. now we will see what happens with his choice for the highest court in the land. that is our broadcast for the night, with our thanks...
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the honorable constance baker. we were born exactly 49 years to the day apart. today, i proudly stand on judge motley's shoulders sharing not only her birthday, but also her steadfast and courageous commitments to equal justice under law. judge motley's life and career have been a true inspiration to me as i have pursued this professional path. if i am fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the supreme court of the united states, i can only hope that my life and career, my love of this country and the constitution, and my commitment to upholding the rule of law and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded will inspire future generations of americans. thank you again, mr. president, for this extraordinary honor. [applause] pres. biden: i forgot to introduce the first lady dr. jill biden and the second gentleman douglas emhoff. thank you for being here. [applause] announcement, chuck schumer weighed in on the nomination and the russian invasion of ukraine.
the honorable constance baker. we were born exactly 49 years to the day apart. today, i proudly stand on judge motley's shoulders sharing not only her birthday, but also her steadfast and courageous commitments to equal justice under law. judge motley's life and career have been a true inspiration to me as i have pursued this professional path. if i am fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the supreme court of the united states, i can only hope that my life and...
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one of her two daughters proudly looking on, judge jackson vowed to follow in the footsteps of constance bakerley, the first black woman appointed as a federal judge back in 1966 and with whom jackson shares a birthday. >> we were born exactly 49 years to the day apart. today i proudly stand on judge motley's shoulders, sharing not only her birthday, but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal justice under law. >> reporter: the 51-year-old judge jackson has almost a decade of experience on the federal bench. confirmed with republican votes just last year to the d.c. circuit, a stepping stone to the supreme court. why did the president pick her? >> judge jackson was a front-runner from the beginning. in some ways she was created in a laboratory to replace justice breyer, right? harvard, a breyer clerk herself. in fact, she'd be the third supreme court justice to replace the justice they clerked for. >> reporter: despite her elite legal pedigree, jackson comes from a modest background. >> it's the story of someone who's always been very hard-working, has not had things handed to h
one of her two daughters proudly looking on, judge jackson vowed to follow in the footsteps of constance bakerley, the first black woman appointed as a federal judge back in 1966 and with whom jackson shares a birthday. >> we were born exactly 49 years to the day apart. today i proudly stand on judge motley's shoulders, sharing not only her birthday, but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal justice under law. >> reporter: the 51-year-old judge jackson has almost a...
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. >> your book will be a first introduction for many to constance baker motley.ou hope readers take away from this biography and her incredible life, because many people are unaware of her contribution to the civil rights vement. >> i want to add her to the pantheon of great american leaders. i want readers to see the value of looking at the civil rights movement through the eyes of a woman because of enduring issues around gender equity today. and finally, i want them to consider the imperfect fit between individual success and group advancement, whether it's constance baker motley or barack obama, or whoever is nominated by president biden. it's a constant struggle, and everyone has to contribute. >> thank you for joining us here on "pbs newshour." judy: it's so important to see these stories being told. and a case brought against the nfl is raising questions about the league's requirement that teams interview minority job candidates. we explore how the so-called rooney rule is used and whether it is effective. that's the newshour for tonight. i'm judy woodruff
. >> your book will be a first introduction for many to constance baker motley.ou hope readers take away from this biography and her incredible life, because many people are unaware of her contribution to the civil rights vement. >> i want to add her to the pantheon of great american leaders. i want readers to see the value of looking at the civil rights movement through the eyes of a woman because of enduring issues around gender equity today. and finally, i want them to consider...
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the honorable constance baker mottley. we were born exactly 49 years to the day apart. today i proudly stand on judge motley's shoulders, sharing not only her birthday but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal justice under law. judge motley's life and contrary have been a true inspiration to me as i have pursued this professional path. and if i'm fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the supreme court of the united states, i can only hope that my life and career, my love of this country and the constitution and my commitment to upholding the rule of law and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded will inspire future generations of americans. thank you again, mr. president, for this extraordinary honor. >> i forgot to introduce the first lady, dr. jill biden, and the second gentleman. that seems strange to say that, doug emhoff. they're both here as well. thank you, thank you all. >> so president biden officially nominating his first opportunity, first supreme court nominee. and now as he said, hoping th
the honorable constance baker mottley. we were born exactly 49 years to the day apart. today i proudly stand on judge motley's shoulders, sharing not only her birthday but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal justice under law. judge motley's life and contrary have been a true inspiration to me as i have pursued this professional path. and if i'm fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the supreme court of the united states, i can only hope that my...
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historic journey, jackson playing tribute to the first black woman ever appointed a federal judge, constance baker motley, an inspiration. >> i can only hope my life and career, my love of this country and the constitution and my commitment to upholding the rule of law be the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded will inspire future generations of americans. >> mary bruce with us live tonight from the white house. mary, president biden noting today that judge jackson has already gone through three senate confirmations. the white house hoping she'll be confirmed to the supreme court by easter? >> the white house wants to move quickly on this. the president reaching out to lawmakers of both parties as he made the decision. tonight i'm told judge jackson will be making the rounds meeting with key leadership next week. >> mary, thank you. the three senators voter if jackson when she was appointed in d.c., senators lisa murkowski, susan collins and -- rachel scott tonight. i know the white house is hoping for public support for judge jackson again. >> reporter: hoping for, but not
historic journey, jackson playing tribute to the first black woman ever appointed a federal judge, constance baker motley, an inspiration. >> i can only hope my life and career, my love of this country and the constitution and my commitment to upholding the rule of law be the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded will inspire future generations of americans. >> mary bruce with us live tonight from the white house. mary, president biden noting today that judge...
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the honorable constance baker motley we were born exactly 49 years to the day apart.oday i proudly stand on judge motley's shoulders sharing not only her birthday but also her steadfast commitment to equal justice under law. judge motley's life and veer a true inspiration to me as i have pursued this professional path and if i'm fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the supreme court of the united states i can only hope that my life and career, my love of this country and the constitution, and my commitment to upholding the rule of law and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded will inspire future generations of americans thank you again, mr. president, for this extraordinary honor >> i forlgt to introduce the first lady dr. jill biden and the second gentleman seems strange to say that but second -- doug inhofe is here, as well. thank you. thank you, all >> just pausing there to see if the president would take questions. president biden announcing the nominate of judge jackson to succeed justice breyer let's turn to
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she said we come this far by faith and she closed it, talking about constance baker motley.t. not as well known as thurgood marshall. she certainly should be because she helped integrate those southern university and made really important decisions on expanding the rights of women. it was quite a day for america, quite a day for democracy. >> there were three final i haves. he said he would pick a black woman. the other two, michelle childs, california supreme court justice, both highly respected. why do you think he pick judge jackson? >> you're right. the finalists were all highly credentialed. but judge jackson has federal public defender experience. she's been in the trenches. she's seen the criminal justice system from the point of view of the accused as well as the point of view of the judge and has been part of the federal sentencing commission. so when president biden announced her today, he didn't just talk about diversity in terms of being the first black woman on the court. he talked about the fact that she was a lower court trial judge. not since sotomayor have w
she said we come this far by faith and she closed it, talking about constance baker motley.t. not as well known as thurgood marshall. she certainly should be because she helped integrate those southern university and made really important decisions on expanding the rights of women. it was quite a day for america, quite a day for democracy. >> there were three final i haves. he said he would pick a black woman. the other two, michelle childs, california supreme court justice, both highly...
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. >> reporter: the mother of two paying tribute to those who came before her, including constance baker motley, the first black female federal judge. >> today i proudly stand on judge motley's shoulders, sharing not only her birthday but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal justice under law. >> reporter: jackson is a former federal public defender, a job no justice has ever had. black women are dramatically underrespected on the federal bench, and for the first time in 233 years, one will be nominated to the highest court. >> the united states of america is the greatest beacon of hope and democracy the world has ever known. >> reporter: this now sets off a fierce confirmation battle. judge jackson did earn the support of three republicans when she was confirmed to the d.c. circuit, including senator lindsey graham, a republican who is now coming out and attacking her record. the white house is hoping for bipartisan support, but lindsey, they are certainly not counting on it. >> what did she say? she has come this far by faith. truly historic indeed. rachel, thank you.
. >> reporter: the mother of two paying tribute to those who came before her, including constance baker motley, the first black female federal judge. >> today i proudly stand on judge motley's shoulders, sharing not only her birthday but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal justice under law. >> reporter: jackson is a former federal public defender, a job no justice has ever had. black women are dramatically underrespected on the federal bench, and for the...
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that is two more than constance baker motley, who became the first black woman to argue a case before court. she was part of the legal team that thurgood marshall assembled that won the historic case brown versus board of education. in 2019, judge leondra kruger participated in a discussion about supreme court clerkships. here is some of what she had to say. >> part of what's ultimately led me to apply for the clerkship and part of what i think ultimately helped was the set of relationships i had built up after law school, when i started working and had actual day to day working relationships with practicing lawyers, who both provided the kind of kick in the pants that jamie was describing, to get the applications in. and who provided the support, those who vouched for me, for my potential as a lawyer. i think that ultimately lay the groundwork for my being able to get the job. >> joining us now for our first discussion of the supremely qualified are amanda tyler, professor at uc berkeley school of law, coauthor with ruth bader ginsburg of justice, justice, thou shalt pursue, fighting
that is two more than constance baker motley, who became the first black woman to argue a case before court. she was part of the legal team that thurgood marshall assembled that won the historic case brown versus board of education. in 2019, judge leondra kruger participated in a discussion about supreme court clerkships. here is some of what she had to say. >> part of what's ultimately led me to apply for the clerkship and part of what i think ultimately helped was the set of...
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the honorable constance baker motley. we were born exactly 49 years to the day apart. today i proudly stand on her shoulders sharing not only her birthday but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal justice under law. judge motley's life and career has been a true inspiration to me as i have pursued this professional path, and if i am fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the justice of the supreme court, i can only hope my love of the country and the constitution and my commitment to upholding the rule of law and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded will inspire future generations of americans. thank you, again, mr. president, for this extraordinary honor. >> i forgot to introduce the first lady, dr. jill biden, and the second gentleman. it seems strange to say that, but they are both here as well. so thank you. thank you all. >> this is a special moment and a happy moment for any president even though it's coming on what is a dark day around the world. joe biden nominating ketanji brown jackson. i th
the honorable constance baker motley. we were born exactly 49 years to the day apart. today i proudly stand on her shoulders sharing not only her birthday but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal justice under law. judge motley's life and career has been a true inspiration to me as i have pursued this professional path, and if i am fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the justice of the supreme court, i can only hope my love of the country and the...
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the honorable constance baker motley. we were born exactly 49 years to the day apart. today i proudly stand on judge motley's shoulders, sharing not only her birthday, but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal justice under law. judge motley's life and career has been a true inspiration to me as i have pursued this professional path. and if i'm fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the supreme court of the united states, i could only hope that my life and career, my love of this country and the constitution and my commitment to upholding the rule of law and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded, will inspire future generations of americans. thank you again, mr. president for this extraordinary honor. [ applause ] >> we forgot to introduce the first lady dr. jill biden and the second gentleman. that is strange to say. but the second is doug emhoff. and they're both here as well. so thank you. thank you all. >> okay. we've been watching a historic moment there. president biden just nominating the first
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there were a number of black women before this that could have been nominated, constance baker motley, federal judge passed up mainly because she was a black woman. it will change the court in that you will have someone representing in her body the large part of the democratic base here in being a black woman, also in her opinions. we'll hear how her life experiences go into the decision. think of justice sonia sotomayor, they often point to her decisions and opinions even if she doesn't change the outcome of votes. she will be someone that even in representing will be inspiring for other people. there will be black women, black girls saying i could possibly be on the supreme court. there's a caveat. lived experiences of black people, african americans killed two to three times the rate by police facing disproportionate health aspects, they could still, all of that could still be true with her still sitting on the bench. >> a lot to watch. >> the state of the union tuesday night. we will see you then. >>> now a breath of fresh air. the cdc saying most americans can safely take a break
there were a number of black women before this that could have been nominated, constance baker motley, federal judge passed up mainly because she was a black woman. it will change the court in that you will have someone representing in her body the large part of the democratic base here in being a black woman, also in her opinions. we'll hear how her life experiences go into the decision. think of justice sonia sotomayor, they often point to her decisions and opinions even if she doesn't change...
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the honorable constance baker mockley. we were born 49 years to the day apart.ay i proudly stand on her shoulders sharing not only her birthday but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal just under the law. her life and career has been an enspiration to me. i pursued this professional path. if i am fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the u.s. supreme court i can only hope that my life and career, my love of this country and the constitution and my commitment to upholding the rule of law and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded will inspire future generations of lawyers. thank you, mr., president, for this extraordinary honor. >> [cheers and applause]. >> i forgot to it introduce the first lady jill biden and the second man the husband of kamala harris. >> john: ketanji brown jackson who is a judge on the d.c. circuit court of appeals. only there 8 months. nominated by president biden last year and became a federal judge in the obama administration and the youngest secret next to it amy coney
the honorable constance baker mockley. we were born 49 years to the day apart.ay i proudly stand on her shoulders sharing not only her birthday but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal just under the law. her life and career has been an enspiration to me. i pursued this professional path. if i am fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the u.s. supreme court i can only hope that my life and career, my love of this country and the constitution and my...
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the honorable constance baker motley. life and career has been a true inspiration to me as i have pursued this professional path. and if i am fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the supreme court of the united states, i can only hope that my life and career, my love of this country and the constitution, and my commitment to upholding the rule of law and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded will inspire future generations of americans. >> much of the world's attention remains on ukraine here at home a groundbreaking and historic day. that's judge jackson, president biden's overwhelmingly qualified pick to replace justice breyer on the u.s. supreme court. president biden's selection is fulfillment of a promise made two years ago today that if given the opportunity to nominate the first black woman to serve on our country's highest court but that worthy effort of diversify should not distract anyone from judge jackson's brilliant resume, qualifications, as we said, prof
the honorable constance baker motley. life and career has been a true inspiration to me as i have pursued this professional path. and if i am fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the supreme court of the united states, i can only hope that my life and career, my love of this country and the constitution, and my commitment to upholding the rule of law and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded will inspire future generations of americans....