SCOTUS Confirmation: Jackson Discusses Constitutional Principles in Modern Times Our live blog:
Tillis then brought up a brief Jackson co-wrote regarding anti-abortion protesters in Massachusetts, noting he believes the case was more about free speech than a pro-life debate."
She said she was arguing on behalf of her client, saying her clients wanted to argue that the laws allowing a buffer zone were"constitutional and important."Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia asked Jackson about the way the Constitution protects civil liberties. He first asked how the Constitution protects against tyranny.
She added that judges can't make law and should not be policymakers. Jackson said this prevents the government from being too powerful and encroaching on individual liberties. She added that democracy"thrives" because the government is restrained and cannot censor its citizens. "I'd like to hear how you'll approach seeking technical expertise to inform that decision making," he asked."I think that that would be the primary mechanism by which if the court were to decide to hear a case concerning a matter that involved some technical expertise," she said.
He added that Jackson is"doing a pretty good job of defending her own position and answering questions."
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