Description:
(Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1993 - 2020))
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a Justice at the U.S. Supreme Court. After being nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals by President James Carter Jr. in 1980, Ginsburg was appointed by President Clinton to the Supreme Court on August 10, 1993. She became the second female justice to be confirmed to the Supreme Court, and after 25 years of total command, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is now a favorite among the old and the young alike. Apart from having a star-studded career, Ginsburg has also been inspiring thousands with the way she carries herself on and off court. Her ability to inspire young minds was born from her will to fight against two types of cancer and to stay in top shape in order to do what she loves doing. Read on to know more about this wonder woman of the Court.
Birthday
March 15, 1933 (Pisces)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg
City
New York City
Died on
September 18, 2020
Parents
Nathan Bader
Celia Bader
Children
James Steven Ginsburg, Jane Ginsburg
How did Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legal career pave the way for her appointment to the Supreme Court?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's impressive legal career as an advocate for gender equality and civil liberties, along with her tenure as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals, made her a highly qualified candidate for the Supreme Court.
What were some of the major dissenting opinions that Ruth Bader Ginsburg authored during her time on the Supreme Court?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg authored notable dissenting opinions in cases such as Shelby County v. Holder, Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., and Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., where she articulated her strong views on voting rights, equal pay, and reproductive rights.
How did Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing impact the Supreme Court and the political landscape in the United States?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing created a vacancy on the Supreme Court, leading to a contentious confirmation process for her successor and sparking debates over the balance of power in the highest court in the country.
