Flags over the U.S. Capitol were ordered at half-staff Friday night as official Washington mourned the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.“Tonight we mourn the passing of a giant in American history, a champion for justice, a trailblazer for women,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of his fellow Brooklyn native.“She would want us all to fight as hard as we can to preserve her legacy,” Schumer tweeted.Another Brooklyn native, Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., called Ginsburg’s death “a tremendous loss to our country. She was an extraordinary champion of justice and equal rights, and w...
Ginsburg called 'giant in American history,' 'trailblazer,' 'champion of justice'
September 19, 2020 6:46AM ET
