Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared on the cover of the most recent issue of Essence magazine, spurring critics to argue that she is seeking publicity in ways that are inappropriate for a member of the Supreme Court."Supreme Court Justices are not celebrities and should not be treated like celebrities," Andrew Fleischman, a Georgia trial and appeal lawyer, wrote of the cover.The magazine’s cover features a picture of Jackson wearing a purple coat and smiling directly at the reader.Underneath Jackson’s photo is a caption that reads "the people’s champion."TRUMP BLASTS KETANJI BROWN JACKSON AS 'LOW IQ PERSON' IN SUPREME COURT TIRADEJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson appears on the cover of Essence Magazine (Essence Magazine)Essence Magazine describes itself as the "premiere lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine for African-American women.""As America celebrates its 250th birthday, ESSENCE is honored to unveil the first magazine cover of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic career," Essence tweeted on the 4th of July, accompanied by a photo of the cover. "As the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, there is no better moment to celebrate her extraordinary legacy.
Ketanji Brown Jackson represents the American Dream and serves as a powerful voice for those simply seeking the God-given birthrights promised to every American," the tweet continued. Jackson’s public appearances outside the court have drawn periodic criticism from some conservatives and legal observers, who argue that events such as the Grammy Awards, Broadway appearances and a Vogue photoshoot risk blurring the line between judicial service and celebrity."Ketanji Brown Jackson isn't supposed to be ‘the people's champion,’" Billy Binion, a reporter for a libertarian magazine, wrote on X."She's not a politician.
She's supposed to interpret the law, not make it.This kind of thing is why so many people misunderstand how our government works at a basic le...