Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Friday due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.
Arizona politicos reacted swiftly to the news of the 87-year-old’s death.
Justice Ginsburg led a trailblazing career as a champion for women and equal rights. My deepest condolences go out to her family and loved ones. #RIPRBG
Read my full statement: pic.twitter.com/7uksMGqQe0
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) September 19, 2020
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg broke barriers for all women. My prayers are with her family in this difficult time.
— Martha McSally (@SenMcSallyAZ) September 19, 2020
This U.S. Senate should vote on President Trump’s next nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court.
— Martha McSally (@SenMcSallyAZ) September 19, 2020
Let me translate: “We lost the presidential election and the right to appoint judges and we lost the senate which confirms nominations but let’s pretend we won and you don’t appoint anyone. Deal?”#SCOTUS #Senate #Wewon pic.twitter.com/mGU86ceTMf
— Paul Gosar (@DrPaulGosar) September 19, 2020
I entered law school having little to no faith in the legal system, national political figures or the concept of justice. Reading all #RBG wrote as a member of #SCOTUS gave me hope and lit a fire in me to fight for what we deserve. I’m absolutely heartbroken/debastated by this. https://t.co/NVuWpQmyKJ pic.twitter.com/AU1rOpikPV
— Sen. Martín Quezada (@SenQuezada29) September 19, 2020
My deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of Justice Ginsberg. https://t.co/Nfx4hHwFm9
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) September 19, 2020
Statement from Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords:
“Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was one of my heroes who never stopped fighting for what’s right, even when it was hard. Her core belief was that every person deserves justice and equality and that our laws should reflect that. Justice Ginsburg’s life has inspired and will continue to inspire a generation of leaders who want to live by the example she set. Her courage and conviction will always be our guiding light. Justice Ginsburg, we will never forget you.”
Statement from Republican Party of Arizona Chairwoman Kelli Ward:
“At this hour, America is mourning the loss of Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. America’s system of justice depends on the faithful service of men and women who dedicate themselves to the fair application of our laws. By definition, there are always those of different political persuasions who disagree with individual rulings and judicial philosophy. But today, we all honor and recognize the extraordinary career and tenacity of Justice Ginsburg. May she rest in peace and her family find comfort.”
We lost an incredible champion today. Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer, from founding the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project through her decades of service on the Supreme Court. Her legacy is courage, and the spirit to fight for the cherished ideals of equity and freedom. https://t.co/9XTbnxfcyl
— Secretary Katie Hobbs (@SecretaryHobbs) September 19, 2020
My thoughts & prayers are with the family of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on her passing tonight.
Justice Ginsburg served her country for many decades, and she opened countless doors for female attorneys in courtrooms across America.
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) September 19, 2020
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg paved the way for many women in the legal profession. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
— Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (@RepDLesko) September 18, 2020
My heart breaks to know that my Shero is gone. May her memory forever be a blessing #RBG, you set the path for so many, and you did so much to fight for others. You will forever be missed!✡️?? pic.twitter.com/vttQJvuBSr
— (((Rep.Alma Hernandez MPH)))??? (@almaforarizona) September 19, 2020
— Kyrsten Sinema (@SenatorSinema) September 19, 2020
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was, and will always remain, a monumental figure in our nation’s history. Her loss will be felt by all Americans. I offer my deepest sympathies to Justice Ginsberg’s family, all who knew her, and the countless she inspired. #AZ01 https://t.co/3RexssCHar
— Rep. Tom O’Halleran (@RepOHalleran) September 19, 2020