On Friday September 18th, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away due to complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas. She died in her home, surrounded by family, at age 87.
Serving on the Supreme Court for 27 years as its most prominent member, the vacancy left by her death has proven to be politically divisive. NPR reported that days before her death, Ginsburg knew of the impact her passing would have and stated to her granddaughter: "My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed."
Having created a legacy that will expand far beyond her lifespan, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was well-known for being a leader in the legal fight for women’s rights in the 1970s. KCSB’s Harry Lawton provides an overview of Ginsburg’s life, career, and what her absence on the Supreme Court might mean for the country.
