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Mourning for Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Justice died Friday night at the age of 87. Bader Ginsburg was an icon of America’s women’s movement and fought for civil rights her entire life. She was a Supreme Court Justice for 27 years, now she succumbed to cancer. With the death of Bader Ginsburg, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, has the opportunity to shape the highest American court for decades and cement the conservative majority, because the judges remain in office for life. Trump had appointed two conservative justices since her November election, Neil Gorsuch in January 2017 and Brett Kavanaugh in 2019, despite allegations of sexual abuse against her.
Shortly after an appearance in the election campaign, the President of the United States was informed of Bader Ginsburg’s death.
Donald Trump, President of the United States
“Did she just die? Wow. I didn’t know. It’s the first time I’ve heard this. She’s lived an amazing life. What else can you say? She was an amazing woman. Agree or disagree, she was an amazing Woman who lived an incredible life. It saddens me to hear that. “
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was deeply moved by the news.
Joe Biden, United States Presidential Candidate, Democratic Party
“You know, she was never wrong. She was combative and unwavering in her pursuit of civil rights, civil rights for all. Her views and contradictions will continue to influence the principles of law for a generation.”
Biden insisted that the new sworn-in president should first propose a successor.
Joe Biden, United States Presidential Candidate, Democratic Party
“The elections are only 46 days ahead of me. I think the fastest judge appointment ever lasted 47 days. On average, it is closer to 70 days. I should weigh everything. That is my hope and expectation.”
Legal scholars assume, however, that the Supreme Court now faces a clear shift to the right.
Jessica Levinson, Professor, Loyola School of Law, Los Angeles
“This is arguably a huge victory for President Trump because he could nominate a replacement for the seat at lightning speed. Sen. Mitch McConnell could drive a Senate hearing, and with Republicans having a majority in the Senate, it’s It is foreseeable that on that President Trump will decide and that there will once again be a majority of conservative judges to liberals of six to three. That would be a tremendous legacy for Trump. press, on that. The right to vote, the right to abortion, there are so many issues being decided that a new member of the Supreme Court is likely to have a great impact. “
Such a clear majority would mean that the conservative camp will prevail in the future even if individual judges side with the liberal side.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg had foreseen what awaited the country. Just a few days ago, she told her granddaughter: “My fervent wish is that the position of my judge is not filled before a new president is sworn in.”
His death is not only a source of pain for the Democratic Party and many civil rights activists in the United States, but also a political disaster.
