U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women's rights champion who became the court's second female justice, died Friday at her home in Washington, the court says. A bouquet of flowers is left in front of the U.S. Supreme Court following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Washington on Friday. U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia, left, Clarence Thomas, centre, and Ginsburg arrive for services for former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist in September 2005 in Washington. Statement from the President on the Passing of Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg pic.twitter.com/N2YkGVWLoF —@realDonaldTrumpTop Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer tweeted: "The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. A profound and fearless advocate for women, equality, and justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact will undoubtedly be felt for generations.

Source: CBC News September 18, 2020 23:37 UTC