Jackson: Having diverse Supreme Court "enhances public confidence"

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Wednesday emphasized a diverse American judicial branch in order to "bolster public confidence in our system."

Why it matters: If confirmed, Jackson would become the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice.

Jackson has been open about her belief that she stands "on the shoulders of so many who have come before me," and has also acknowledged countless times the historic nature of her nomination.

Jackson said on Tuesday that she believes public confidence in the court is "crucial," adding that it is "the key to our legitimacy in our democratic system."