Senator Blackburn Seeks Probe of Jackson's Grammy Attendance

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has called on Chief Justice John Roberts to investigate Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's attendance at the Grammy Awards, where performers and presenters voiced criticism of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The event took place on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, attended the ceremony after receiving a nomination in the spoken word category for narrating the audiobook version of her memoir, "Lovely One." Witnesses reported seeing her in the audience, applauding and appearing engaged as several speakers and award recipients directed pointed remarks at ICE, the federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement and border security. Attendees also wore lapel pins displaying the phrase "ICE OUT," signaling opposition to the agency's operations.

Among the notable comments, Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, who accepted an award that evening, began his speech by saying, "Before I say thanks to God, I'm going to say ICE out," drawing applause from the crowd. Singer Billie Eilish, during her acceptance remarks, stated, "No one is illegal on stolen land," and added, "We...