China News Service Washington, September 19 Title: Tribute to US Justice Ginsburg: "I hope her story can still be heard by my children and grandchildren."
China News Service reporter Chen Mengtong
The silver-haired Kellian took her granddaughter to the door of the U.S. Supreme Court early in the morning of the 19th, put down a bouquet of flowers, and mourned the late Justice Ginsburg.
On September 18, local time, Ruth Bud Ginsburg, the second female justice in the history of the US Supreme Court, died at the age of 87 at her home in Washington, D.C. The picture shows the flower wall mourning Ginsburg in front of the Supreme Court on the 19th. Photo by Chen Mengtong, a reporter of China News Service
"Ginsburg is my peer, and I've witnessed her struggle for women's rights in The United States. I hope my children and grandchildren will still hear her story in the future. Kellian told The China News Agency reporter.
Ruth Bud Ginsburg, the second female justice in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court, died at the age of 87 at her home in Washington, D.C., on the 18th. Since the night of her death, large numbers of Americans have spontaneously gone to the Supreme Court to mourn. As of the morning of the 19th, a wall of mourning flowers several meters long has been formed on the north side of the main entrance of the Supreme Court.
In the early morning of the 19th, US President Trump issued an announcement ordering the united states to lower the flag to half-mast to mourn Ginsburg. The White House issued a statement describing her as a "giant in the American legal profession." The statement said Ginsburg, who served on the Supreme Court for more than 27 years, is known for her sharp thinking and strong opposition. Her judicial rulings on equal rights for women and people with disabilities have inspired all Americans.
At a nomination hearing 27 years ago, then-Democratic Senator Joe Biden sat across from Ginsburg. Biden issued a statement on the 18th that Ginsburg is an "American hero" who represents a firm voice in the unremitting pursuit of equality and justice under the law.
Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1933, Ginsburg devoted her life to the women's affirmative action movement and was regarded as a representative of the "liberals" in the judicial world.
According to U.S. media statistics, Ginsburg has participated in more than 300 legal proceedings in her lifetime, fighting for equal rights for women. For the women's affirmative action movement, she has said that her role is like a "kindergarten teacher" because in her time, judges did not think there was sexism. "One of the ways I made them aware of this problem was by asking them what kind of world they wanted their daughter and granddaughter to live in."
Ginsburg was nominated to the Supreme Court in 1993 by then-President Bill Clinton. Clinton also mourned Ginsburg through social media on the 18th, "Her life and landmark views bring us one step closer to perfection." Her strong opposition reminds us that deviating from the Constitution is risky. ”
On September 18, local time, Ruth Bud Ginsburg, the second female justice in the history of the US Supreme Court, died at the age of 87 at her home in Washington, D.C. The picture shows the people going to the Supreme Court to mourn Ginsburg on the 19th. Photo by Chen Mengtong, a reporter of China News Service
The New York Times commented that Ginsburg was very rigorous in his presentation of his ruling, listening to both the majority and the views of his opponents. She likes to use simple and clear declarative sentences and to express them in the least legal terms. And "her objections, especially those she pronounced on the bench, attracted the most attention." ”
In addition to the textual style of the ruling opinion, Ginsburg's way of expressing different positions and attitudes with different lace collars is also popular with people. She is dressed in a black judge's robe and decorated with a silver lace collar symbolizing "opposition".
Ginsburg is only 152 centimeters tall and small. Since 1999, she has fought cancer five times. But Ginsburg has said many times before her death that as long as her body and brain allow, she will always serve as a Supreme Court justice and will not retire.
The crowd of mourners in front of the Supreme Court was endless, and the crowd that came to offer flowers even lined up. The flowers are dotted with hand-painted Ginsburg portraits and supporting slogans. After putting down the bouquet, many people whisper "thank you" and leave silently.
"She's a fighter and her story has always inspired me, both in her legal career and in the fight against cancer." Sophomore Law student Laura said. (End)
Source: China News Network