Jackson pushes back on GOP critics, defends record

The ruling comes after homelessness in the United States grew a dramatic 12% last year to its highest reported level, as soaring rents and a decline in pandemic assistance.

The testimony from the American Bar Association and other legal advocates came after two days of questioning from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Jackson, 51, addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee at the end of her first day of confirmation hearings.