Blackburn calls for investigation into Justice Jackson’s attendance at Grammy Awards

Tennessee GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn called Thursday for an investigation into Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s attendance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards last weekend over concerns about impartiality. Jackson attended the event because she was nominated for Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling for her memoir Lovely One, but the star-studded evening made waves for its multiple performances and speeches highlighting opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Blackburn asked Chief Justice John Roberts to conduct a “thorough investigation” into the ethics of Jackson’s attendance at the award show and her “ability to remain impartial with respect to immigration matters that come before the Court.”
“Americans deserve a Supreme Court that is impartial and above political influence,” Blackburn wrote on X. “When a Justice participates in such a highly politicized event, it raises ethical questions. We need an investigation into Justice Jackson’s ability to remain impartial.”
One of the high-profile moments included Billie Eilish speaking out against ICE during her speech, saying, “As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land.”
Other performers, including Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, and Justin Bieber, were seen wearing pins that read “ICE OUT,” signaling solidarity with immigrant communities.
Jackson is seen clapping when her name was called for her nomination, but clips on social media have not shown her specifically responding to anti-ICE statements.
Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage. 

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