‘A trailblazer’: Maryland, Baltimore officials and advocates remember Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

After Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at 87 years old, reactions poured in from political figures and advocates nationwide, including those from Maryland and Baltimore.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a revered jurist, a trailblazer for women’s rights, and a fierce advocate for justice. My full statement: pic.twitter.com/JC45buK7pI
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) September 19, 2020

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin

Words are insufficient to describe the loss to our country. Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer, a jurist and a public servant. She set a standard of excellence that few will ever match. On this Rosh Hashanah evening, my prayers are with her family and all those who cherished #RBG
— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) September 18, 2020

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen

This is a painful and devastating loss for our country. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero, pioneer, and an inspiration to all. Our nation is so much better because of her courage and tireless fight for equality. Rest In Peace, RBG.
— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) September 19, 2020

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Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young

Justice Ginsburg will remain an icon and a role model for millions of women and little girls. On behalf of all of Baltimore City, I mourn the loss of this great American and my thoughts and prayers are with her family on this incredibly somber night.
— Mayor Bernard C. Jack Young (@mayorbcyoung) September 19, 2020

Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the House of Representatives and Baltimore native

We must honor Justice Ginsburg’s trailblazing career and safeguard her powerful legacy by ensuring that the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court upholds her commitment to equality, opportunity and justice for all.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) September 19, 2020

Brandon Scott, Baltimore City Council president and Democratic nominee for mayor

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an inspiration to me. She was irreplaceable. She will be missed.https://t.co/g3fUgZbOhp pic.twitter.com/4o12MS6F0M
— Brandon M. Scott (@CouncilPresBMS) September 19, 2020

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Maryland Rep. Kweisi Mfume

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg paved the way for gender equality in America.
Tonight we lost a dear friend, esteemed colleague, advocate and a trailblazer.
My condolences to Justice Ginsburg’s family, and all who share in mourning her passing. pic.twitter.com/VIzNGYy7rw
— Kweisi Mfume (@Mfume4Congress) September 19, 2020

Maryland Rep. John Sarbanes

Justice Ginsburg said: "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time."

May her memory be eternal and may it inspire and strengthen us in the battles ahead.
— Rep. John Sarbanes (@RepSarbanes) September 19, 2020

Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an icon of American law and equal rights. She spent her career fighting for equal justice and to ensure that the most vulnerable found protection under our Constitution. May her memory be a blessing. https://t.co/1WQfsBRz3m pic.twitter.com/7AiR6b3xhT
— Steny (Wear a Mask) Hoyer (@LeaderHoyer) September 19, 2020

Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin

America has just suffered another terrible wound with the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an extraordinary Justice and before that a brilliant and dazzling lawyer. May her memory be forever a blessing to her family and her passion for justice be forever a light forward for America.
— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) September 19, 2020

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Maryland Rep. Anthony Brown

Justice Ginsburg was a giant. Throughout her extraordinary life she advanced the cause of equal rights and stood as a guardian for that progress. It is now on each and every one of us to carry on her legacy.

The American deserve to have a voice and should not be ignored. https://t.co/swlozhM0Dk
— Anthony Brown (@RepAnthonyBrown) September 19, 2020

Maryland Rep. David Trone

June and I send our prayers and deepest sympathies to the family of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion for justice and all Americans. May her memory be a blessing.
— Rep. David Trone (@RepDavidTrone) September 19, 2020

Maryland Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger

The news of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing is absolutely overwhelming. Whether you agreed with her or not, she made your life better. She made our country better. She was a trailblazer for working mothers, lawyers and anyone that loves equality. She is irreplaceable.
— Dutch Ruppersberger (@Call_Me_Dutch) September 19, 2020

Baltimore Women United, a volunteer group advocating for more women in politics:

"With the passing of the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Baltimore Women United’s intention to uplift women and women’s priorities becomes only more fiercely defined. The rights that matter most to women are at risk if the current administration is permitted to rush through a nominee to the Supreme Court. We will honor RBG by using the full might of our advocacy and the voices of the women of Baltimore to fight against dishonest practices of the current administration and for a Supreme Court justice who will not just pay tribute to the legacy of Justice Ginsburg, but will propel that legacy to expand rights for all Americans.

“If you are mourning the death of our heroine, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, if you are ready to fight for her last wish – to ‘not be replaced until a new president is installed,' if you long for the comfort and power of a community of women in Baltimore, please join Baltimore Women United and many partner organizations at a vigil and rally on Tuesday evening. Details to come.”