Sep 24 After RBG's death, this poet urges us to follow in her steps By Joshua Barajas In writing her poem, “In the Steps of RBG,” Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer’s message was: “Wow, you did it. And now, it’s our turn.”… Continue reading
Sep 24 What every Democratic senator has said about filling a Supreme Court vacancy in an election year By Lisa Desjardins With less than six weeks until the presidential election, the White House is preparing to nominate a new Supreme Court justice, following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has insisted that the nominee… Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 8:39 Justice Stephen Breyer remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'She was a rock' Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer were friends and longtime allies in their approach to the law. In a conversation with Judy Woodruff, Breyer remembers his friend's brilliance, attention to detail and dedication to her work. Continue watching
Sep 23 5 of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's most powerful Supreme Court opinions By Marcia Coyle Although there were many facets to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's evolution as a cultural icon, the strength of her legacy as a U.S. Supreme Court justice rests in the power of her words in her written opinions. Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH LIVE: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's memorial service at the Supreme Court By Associated Press Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose Sept. 23 at the Supreme Court, kicking off a series of memorial events this week to honor the late justice. Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH: 'We should honor' Ginsburg's 'dying wish' to not fill her seat until after the election, Schumer says By Associated Press So far, two Republicans have said they oppose taking up a nomination at this time, but no others are in sight. Under Senate rules, Vice President Mike Pence can break a tie vote. Continue reading
Sep 22 Romney OKs voting on Supreme Court nominee By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press "If the nominee reaches the Senate floor, I intend to vote based upon their qualifications,” the senator said. Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH: McConnell says Senate to vote this year on court pick, Schumer objects By Associated Press Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says the GOP effort to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by the end of the year is a “craven” move that flips the Republicans’ own logic on its head. Continue reading
Sep 21 Ginsburg's body will lie in repose at Supreme Court By Associated Press The Supreme Court says the body of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court this week, with arrangements to allow for public viewing despite the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 19 What every Republican senator has said about filling a Supreme Court vacancy in an election year By Lisa Desjardins Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death leaves a vacancy on the Supreme Court just before the presidential election, as Justice Antonin Scalia's did in 2016, when Barack Obama was president. Here’s what Senate Republicans said in 2016, and what they’ve said publicly… Continue reading