US Supreme Court Justice&nbsp;Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Fiday after living after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.&nbsp;

Ginsburg was 87 years old and hailed from Brooklyn. Known for speaking her mind, she was&nbsp;the second woman to serve as a justice on America's highest court.&nbsp;

Often called as "Notorious RBG", was known for fighting against gender discrimination, and served the court for 27 long years. "Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature," Chief Justice John Roberts was quoted as saying in the court statement.&nbsp;

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"We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her — a tireless and resolute champion of justice."&nbsp;

A local report has stated that the famous judge, a few days ago, told her&nbsp;granddaughter Clara Spera about wanting to live to see her beloved country be ruled by anyone other than <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> — a man she disliked due to his ego. "My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed," she told her granddaughter.

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After the death of the Justice,&nbsp;US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has announced that the chamber would vote for a nominee that Trump would name.&nbsp;"President Trump's nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate," McConnell said.

However, this decision will be a direct disregard for&nbsp;Ginsburg's last wish, who did not want to be replaced&nbsp;"until a new president is installed".

Trump, while campaigning in Minnesota against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> for the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/us-election">US elections</a>, was unaware about her death till the reporters told him. "She just died?&nbsp;I didn't know that. She led an amazing life, what else can you say?," he told the reporters.

Biden, however, wants to honour Ginsburg's last wish. When he learned about her death, Biden said,&nbsp;"There is no doubt - let me be clear - that the voters should pick the president and the president should pick the justice for the Senate to consider."

Applauding her work, he added,&nbsp;"Ruth Bader Ginsburg stood for all of us. She has been absolutely consistent and reliable and a voice for freedom and opportunity for everyone."

The&nbsp;White House flag will be&nbsp;at half-staff in her honor, Whote House spokeswoman reported.

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Fiday after living after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Ginsburg was 87 years old and hailed from Brooklyn.

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Fiday after living after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Ginsburg was 87 years old and hailed from Brooklyn. Known for speaking her mind, she was the second woman to serve as a justice on America's highest court. Often called as "Notorious RBG", was known for fighting against gender discrimination, and served the court for 27 long years. "Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature," Chief Justice John Roberts was quoted as saying in the court statement. Also read| US election 2020: Trump issues list of potential Supreme Court judges to woo voters "We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her — a tireless and resolute champion of justice." A local report has stated that the famous judge, a few days ago, told her granddaughter Clara Spera about wanting to live to see her beloved country be ruled by anyone other than Donald Trump — a man she disliked due to his ego. "My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed," she told her granddaughter. Also read:Trump dislikes FBI Chief's statements on Russia's involvement in US elections After the death of the Justice, US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has announced that the chamber would vote for a nominee that Trump would name. "President Trump's nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate," McConnell said. However, this decision will be a direct disregard for Ginsburg's last wish, who did not want to be replaced "until a new president is installed". Trump, while campaigning in Minnesota against Joe Biden for the upcoming US elections, was unaware about her death till the reporters told him. "She just died? I didn't know that. She led an amazing life, what else can you say?," he told the reporters. Biden, however, wants to honour Ginsburg's last wish. When he learned about her death, Biden said, "There is no doubt - let me be clear - that the voters should pick the president and the president should pick the justice for the Senate to consider." Applauding her work, he added, "Ruth Bader Ginsburg stood for all of us. She has been absolutely consistent and reliable and a voice for freedom and opportunity for everyone." The White House flag will be at half-staff in her honor, Whote House spokeswoman reported.

Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87; wanted to see Trump lose in US elections

Ruth Bader Ginsburg who is famously known as RBG, was one of the longest-serving woman on the US Supreme Court and a strong liberal voice. The veteran died on Friday.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg who is famously known as RBG, was one of the longest-serving woman on the US Supreme Court and a strong liberal voice. The veteran died on Friday. She was 87. Several Hollywood stars including Priyanka Chopra, Kristen Bell, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston, Mandy Moore paid their tribute to Ruth. Global icon, Priyanka Chopra Jonas took to Instagram to mourn the loss. While sharing a picture, Priyanka quoted RBG and added, ''Your impact and contribution will never be forgotten. Thank you, RBG. Your legacy lives on. Rest in Peace.'' View this post on Instagram “For both men and women the first step in getting power is to become visible to others, and then to put on an impressive show. . . . As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it.” -Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg    Your impact and contribution will never be forgotten. Thank you, RBG. Your legacy lives on. Rest in Peace. ❤️   Photo: M. Scott Mahaskey A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Sep 18, 2020 at 7:21pm PDT × Jennifer Lopez, shared throwback pictures and wrote, ''I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a true champion of gender equality and was a strong woman for me and all the little girls of the world to look up to.'' View this post on Instagram I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a true champion of gender equality and was a strong woman for me and all the little girls of the world to look up to. Throughout my life, I’ve been fortunate to meet so many amazing people … but there’s those select few where there’s an instinct inside you that tells you to pay close attention. And I did. When I met her I was hanging on to her every word… I will always remember what she said to us the day we met her: “Be the best you.” It was simple yet profound. Thank you RBG for fighting all these years. We will honor you by continuing to fight for equality, empathy and justice for all. 💔 #RIPRBG ✨❤️✨ 📷: Fred Schilling A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Sep 18, 2020 at 6:32pm PDT × Jennifer Aniston shared RBG's photo on her Instagram storiy with heartbreak emoji and wrote, "This is so devastating for our country: Thank you for everything you did... Rest in power, RBG." By sharing Ruth's photo on her Instagram, 'Wonder Women' actor Gal Gadot wrote, "Rest In Peace RBG . Thank you for everything you brought to this world" View this post on Instagram Rest In Peace RBG . Thank you for everything you brought to this world 💔🌹 A post shared by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) on Sep 18, 2020 at 5:57pm PDT × Mandy Moore tweeted, ''Thank you, RBG for devoting your life, love and legacy to the rule of law. What a trailblazer in every way. What an immeasurable loss in every way. We will honour you by voting to protect all that you stood for. #rbg #heartbroken'' Thank you, RBG for devoting your life, love and legacy to the rule of law. What a trailblazer in every way. What an immeasurable loss in every way. We will honor you by voting to protect all that you stood for. #rbg #heartbroken — Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) September 19, 2020 × Kris Jenner wrote on Instagram, “A legend, a hero and an inspiration to millions! Ruth Bader Ginsburg dedicated her life to justice and gender equality, and we must continue to fight for true equality for all in her memory. Such an incredible and courageous woman who inspired generations of women with her strength, determination and belief that we can accomplish anything we set our minds to. My prayers are with Ruth’s family and friends. ” View this post on Instagram A legend, a hero and an inspiration to millions! Ruth Bader Ginsburg dedicated her life to justice and gender equality, and we must continue to fight for true equality for all in her memory. Such an incredible and courageous woman who inspired generations of women with her strength, determination and belief that we can accomplish anything we set our minds to. My prayers are with Ruth’s family and friends. ❤️ A post shared by Kris Jenner (@krisjenner) on Sep 18, 2020 at 6:34pm PDT ×

RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Priyanka Chopra, Jennifer Aniston pay tribute to the icon

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump enforce his policy barring certain transgender people from joining or staying in the military as the justices put on hold lower court rulings blocking the plan on constitutional grounds.

The conservative-majority granted the Trump administration's request to lift injunctions issued by federal judges against the policy while a legal challenge continues in lower courts.

Liberal Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor said they would have kept the injunctions in place blocking the policy. The justices refused the administration's request for them to decide the merits of the legal fight even before a California-based federal appeals court already considering the matter is given a chance to rule.

The lawsuits challenging the policy were filed in 2017 by civil liberties and gay and transgender rights groups on behalf of current transgender military service members, including some deployed overseas with decades of experience in the armed forces, and transgender people aspiring to join the military.

Trump in 2017 announced a plan to ban transgender people from the military, moving to reverse a policy announced a year earlier under Democratic former President Barack Obama allowing them for the first time to serve openly and receive medical care to transition genders.

Trump, whose administration also has taken other steps to limit the rights of transgender Americans, cited the "tremendous medical costs and disruption" of having transgender military personnel.

Trump in March 2018 announced he would endorse a plan by then-Defense Secretary Jim Mattis that replaced the ban on all transgender people.

The revised policy would ban the service of transgender people who seek or have undergone gender transition steps. It also would ban under certain circumstances transgender people who experience gender dysphoria, a condition the American Psychiatric Association defines as clinically significant distress due to "a conflict between a person's physical or assigned gender" and the individual's gender identity.

Federal courts blocked the administration's policy, finding that it likely violated the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of equal protection under the law. Various injunctions allowed transgender troops to join the armed forces as of Jan. 1, 2018.

Though another injunction issued by a judge in Maryland was not on appeal, the administration said in court papers the high court's action would apply to that one, too.

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump enforce his policy barring certain transgender people from joining or staying in the military as the justices put on hold lower court rulings blocking the plan on constitutional grounds.

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump enforce his policy barring certain transgender people from joining or staying in the military as the justices put on hold lower court rulings blocking the plan on constitutional grounds. The conservative-majority granted the Trump administration's request to lift injunctions issued by federal judges against the policy while a legal challenge continues in lower courts. Liberal Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor said they would have kept the injunctions in place blocking the policy. The justices refused the administration's request for them to decide the merits of the legal fight even before a California-based federal appeals court already considering the matter is given a chance to rule. The lawsuits challenging the policy were filed in 2017 by civil liberties and gay and transgender rights groups on behalf of current transgender military service members, including some deployed overseas with decades of experience in the armed forces, and transgender people aspiring to join the military. Trump in 2017 announced a plan to ban transgender people from the military, moving to reverse a policy announced a year earlier under Democratic former President Barack Obama allowing them for the first time to serve openly and receive medical care to transition genders. Trump, whose administration also has taken other steps to limit the rights of transgender Americans, cited the "tremendous medical costs and disruption" of having transgender military personnel. Trump in March 2018 announced he would endorse a plan by then-Defense Secretary Jim Mattis that replaced the ban on all transgender people. The revised policy would ban the service of transgender people who seek or have undergone gender transition steps. It also would ban under certain circumstances transgender people who experience gender dysphoria, a condition the American Psychiatric Association defines as clinically significant distress due to "a conflict between a person's physical or assigned gender" and the individual's gender identity. Federal courts blocked the administration's policy, finding that it likely violated the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of equal protection under the law. Various injunctions allowed transgender troops to join the armed forces as of Jan. 1, 2018. Though another injunction issued by a judge in Maryland was not on appeal, the administration said in court papers the high court's action would apply to that one, too.

US Supreme Court allows Trump military transgender ban to go into effect

The US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg shocked the world by sharing her own sexual harassment story at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend.&nbsp;

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Ginsburg, present at the festival in Utah, to watch over the premiere of a documentary about her life titled &quot;RBG&quot; -- spoke on a panel about the film, her fight for women&#39;s rights while sharing her own struggles as a woman.&nbsp;

Founder of the ACLU&#39;s Women&#39;s Rights Project, Ginsburg praised the efforts of women to start a dialogue of sexual harassment and abuse under<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/metoo-time-magazine-announces-silence-breakers-as-person-of-the-year-26051" target="_blank"> #MeToo campaign</a> before adding that&nbsp;&ldquo;it&rsquo;s about time.&rdquo;

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Addressing a crowd&nbsp;during a forum to promote her new documentary, she told NPR legal correspondent and longtime friend Nina Totenberg who was leading the discussion, about an incident that occurred when she was a law student at&nbsp;Cornell University in the early 1950s.

She said, &quot;Every woman of my vintage knows what sexual harassment is, although we didn&#39;t have a name for it. The attitude to sexual harassment was simply, get past it. Boys will be boys.&quot;

She went on to give a personal example from her early life: &quot;I am taking a chemistry course at Cornell and my instructor said, because I was uncertain about my ability, he said &#39;I&#39;ll give you a practice exam.&#39; So he gave me a practice exam. The next day, the test is the practice exam, and I knew exactly what he wanted in return. That&rsquo;s just one of many examples.&quot;

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Ginsburg, however, didn&#39;t brush off the incident and right after the exam walked up to the instructor and confronted him.&nbsp;She said,&nbsp;&ldquo;I went to his office and I said, &lsquo;How dare you! How dare you, you. And that was the end of that.&rdquo;

Identified globally as a feminist, the 84-year-old confessed that this wasn&#39;t the only time she came face-to-face with sexual harassment and gender inequality.&nbsp;

Contributing to the #MeToo campaign, she also narrated how when she began teaching at Rutgers Law School in 1964, she felt she was being treated differently than her male colleagues. Her pay cut was much more than that of a peer who had also graduated at the same time from law school. When she raised the issue to the dean at that time, he responded by saying&nbsp;that he (the male colleague) had a &quot;wife and two children to support&quot; while &quot;you have a husband with a good paying job in New York.&quot;

Ginsburg spoke strongly about the need to speak up and how effectively this campaign is giving a platform to women who are not in power to talk and open up.

She ended her talk with: &quot;Let&#39;s see where it goes. So far, it&#39;s been great.&nbsp;But when I see women appearing every place, in numbers, I&#39;m less worried about backlash than I might have been 20 years ago&quot; and advised young women to continue to persevere:&nbsp;&quot;the more women who are out there doing things, the more younger women will have the courage to go on.&quot;&nbsp;

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SCOTUS Ruth Bader Ginsburg shared her sexual harassment story this weekend speaking at the Sundance Film Festival 2018

The US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg shocked the world by sharing her own sexual harassment story at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend. Also Read: Golden Globes 2018: Dressed in black, Hollywood stars have a message Ginsburg, present at the festival in Utah, to watch over the premiere of a documentary about her life titled "RBG" -- spoke on a panel about the film, her fight for women's rights while sharing her own struggles as a woman. Founder of the ACLU's Women's Rights Project, Ginsburg praised the efforts of women to start a dialogue of sexual harassment and abuse under #MeToo campaign before adding that “it’s about time.” Also Read: Saturday Night Live: Jessica Chastain brings up 'Time's Up', 'MeToo', Women's March Addressing a crowd during a forum to promote her new documentary, she told NPR legal correspondent and longtime friend Nina Totenberg who was leading the discussion, about an incident that occurred when she was a law student at Cornell University in the early 1950s. She said, "Every woman of my vintage knows what sexual harassment is, although we didn't have a name for it. The attitude to sexual harassment was simply, get past it. Boys will be boys." She went on to give a personal example from her early life: "I am taking a chemistry course at Cornell and my instructor said, because I was uncertain about my ability, he said 'I'll give you a practice exam.' So he gave me a practice exam. The next day, the test is the practice exam, and I knew exactly what he wanted in return. That’s just one of many examples." Also Read: US Sexual assault hotlines flooded after #MeToo campaign Also Read: 'Time's Up': Women in Hollywood join hands to fight against sexual harassment Ginsburg, however, didn't brush off the incident and right after the exam walked up to the instructor and confronted him. She said, “I went to his office and I said, ‘How dare you! How dare you, you. And that was the end of that.” Identified globally as a feminist, the 84-year-old confessed that this wasn't the only time she came face-to-face with sexual harassment and gender inequality. Contributing to the #MeToo campaign, she also narrated how when she began teaching at Rutgers Law School in 1964, she felt she was being treated differently than her male colleagues. Her pay cut was much more than that of a peer who had also graduated at the same time from law school. When she raised the issue to the dean at that time, he responded by saying that he (the male colleague) had a "wife and two children to support" while "you have a husband with a good paying job in New York." Ginsburg spoke strongly about the need to speak up and how effectively this campaign is giving a platform to women who are not in power to talk and open up. She ended her talk with: "Let's see where it goes. So far, it's been great. But when I see women appearing every place, in numbers, I'm less worried about backlash than I might have been 20 years ago" and advised young women to continue to persevere: "the more women who are out there doing things, the more younger women will have the courage to go on."

#MeToo: US Supreme Court Justice says she was sexually harassed