Scranton, PA– Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement in response to the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
“Tonight
our Nation mourns the passing of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Justice Ginsburg was a pioneer for gender equality, a champion for
human rights and a fierce defender of workers on an increasingly
corporate Supreme Court. Justice Ginsburg served our Nation honorably
and with distinction for four decades. Her heroic battles with cancer
inspired countless Americans. I extend condolences to her family and may
her memory be a blessing to millions of Americans.
Consistent
with the precedent set by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in 2016,
Justice Ginsburg’s seat should not be filled until the presidential
election concludes and the candidate chosen by voters is sworn into
office.”