Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in 2020. She was born on March 15, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, and died on September 18, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
She was the second woman ever to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court and the first Jewish woman to do so. Nominated by President Bill Clinton, she took her seat in August 1993 and served for 27 years.
Before joining the Supreme Court, Ginsburg had a distinguished legal career, including teaching law at Rutgers University and Columbia Law School. She co- founded the Women’s Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and was a leading advocate for gender equality and women's rights. She argued several landmark cases before the Supreme Court that helped dismantle gender-based discrimination.
Ginsburg was known for her strong work ethic, intellectual rigor, and passionate dissents that often reflected liberal views on the law. She earned the nickname "The Notorious R.B.G." as a cultural icon and symbol of resilience and justice.
Her legacy includes significant contributions to advancing women's rights and civil liberties in the United States.
