What criticisms did Republican senators raise during Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing?

During her confirmation hearings, Republican senators raised several criticisms of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s record, though these claims were often misleading or baseless.1

• Sentencing Record: Republican senators suggested that Jackson had imposed inappropriately light sentences on individuals convicted of child pornography. In reality, her sentencing record was consistent with that of other federal judges, including those appointed by Republican presidents.1
• Public Defender Work: Senators implied that Jackson’s previous work as a public defender indicated personal sympathy for the views and actions of criminals. This contention was baseless and obscured the fundamental constitutional right of every person charged with a crime to receive competent legal counsel.1

These lines of questioning were part of increasingly confrontational confirmation hearings, which have become more common amid rising partisanship in the United States. Despite these criticisms, Jackson was praised by many for maintaining a calm and patient demeanor throughout the proceedings.1