A justice of passion? We'll see
Article Abstract:
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's confirmation as an associate Supreme Court justice seems virtually certain, leading observers to wonder what vision of social justice she will articulate on the court. Ginsburg's fight against sex discrimination in the 1970s exemplifies her careful, incremental judicial approach, getting what she wanted by challenging very technical statutory provisions rather than using controversial cases which might scare the justices off. She will be a truly great justice if she can also bring to her work empathy for the disadvantaged groups struggling for recognition today.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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An activist clothed in moderation
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg's confirmation as associate justice of the US Supreme Court seems virtually certain. Her prior judicial record reveals a judge with a moderate judicial style and the philosophy of a judicial activist. Her writings show that she believes the Supreme Court has a role to play in bringing about social change and that social and political changes should inform the Court's interpretation of the Constitution. Despite her moderate style, she may give her judicial activism freer rein when confronted with the constitutional questions on the Court's agenda.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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Judge Ginsburg's ex-clients reflect upon their cases; the 'widows benefits' plaintiff recalls how she urged him to sue
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Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg argued a number of equal rights cases before the Supreme Court as general counsel to the ACLU between 1973 and 1979. Her impact was substantial in terms of lessening sex discrimination. In Frontiero v. Richardson, she won benefits for the spouses of female air force officers. In Weinberger v. Weisenfeld, she argued successfully that widow's benefits should be available to both sexes. After Duren v. Missouri, women were no longer allowed to opt out of jury duty in that state.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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