crimes, but we have to do so fairly under our constitution. as someone who has had family members on patrol and in the line of fire, i care deeply about public safety. >> reporter: jackson's brother was a police officer in baltimore, and her two uncles were members of law enforcement. one was the chief of police in miami. but jackson's background has not insulated her from republican attacks, particularly for her record representing terrorism suspects detained at guantanamo bay. >> why in the world would you call secretary of defense rumsfeld and george w. bush war criminals in a legal filing? it seems so out of character for you. >> well, senator, i don't remember that particular reference, and i was representing my client and making arguments. >> reporter: democratic chairman dick durbin later providing