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Justice Jackson Defends Grammy Attendance Amid Criticism

2/13/2026

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Ketanji Brown Jackson, a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, faced criticism after attending the Grammys, where she was nominated for Best Audiobook for her memoir.
Critics, including Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn, questioned her impartiality because of the event's statements against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Jackson defended her attendance as part of her public outreach during the court's recess.
She did not win the award, which went to the Dalai Lama.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson, a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, faced criticism after attending the Grammys, where she was nominated for Best Audiobook for her memoir.
Critics, including Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn, questioned her impartiality because of the event's statements against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Jackson defended her attendance as part of her public outreach during the court's recess.
She did not win the award, which went to the Dalai Lama.