Statement of AFT President Randi Weingarten on the Life and Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

WASHINGTON—American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to the news of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

“Justice Ginsburg is an icon. She leaves behind a legacy as a brilliant, hardworking jurist and a trailblazing feminist; her loss is incalculable. Long before she became notorious, she broke barriers most never even dreamed to approach. Her unfailing sense of justice reminded us of its awesome power, and her unbending sense of duty reminded us to remain committed to protecting our democracy, our Constitution and the rule of law. But it was her personal courage and resilience, especially in the face of illness, that reminded us just how much strength one single person can have.

“The best way to honor Justice Ginsburg is to cherish the justice she pursued and to honor her final wish to wait until the next president is inaugurated before considering her replacement.”