Supreme Court Justice (nominated by Pres. Clinton 1993):
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
the Issues
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Abortion
- It’s a woman’s body and a woman’s choice. (Jul 1993)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Budget & Economy
No stance on record.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Civil Rights
- Hate crime sentencing without a jury is unconstitutional. (Jun 2000)
- Uphold "Miranda", informing people being arrested of rights. (Jun 2000)
- Boy Scouts should be required to accept gay scoutmasters. (Jun 2000)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Corporations
No stance on record.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Crime
- States have broad powers to limit jury awards. (Dec 2000)
- Fleeing police is not in itself sufficient to allow search. (Jan 2000)
- No death penalty without considering mitigating evidence. (Apr 2000)
- Can't lengthen prison sentences retroactively. (Mar 2000)
- Life-sentence alternative should affect death sentence. (Jun 2000)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Drugs
- No tactile inspection by police for drugs. (Apr 2000)
- No roadblocks with drug-sniffing dogs. (Nov 2000)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Education
- Disallow taxpayer funding for parochial school materials. (Jun 2000)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Energy & Oil
No stance on record.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Environment
- OK to sue polluters for past pollution. (Jan 2000)
- Extend CWA restrictions to isolated water bodies. (Jan 2001)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Families & Children
- Grandparents get no visitation rights unless parents agree. (Jun 2000)
- Let rape victims sue alleged attackers as gender-bias crime. (May 2000)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Foreign Policy
No stance on record.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Free Trade
No stance on record.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Government Reform
- Votes with liberal bloc against states’ rights. (Dec 2000)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Gun Control
- Congress can regulate guns in school under Commerce clause. (Jan 1995)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Health Care
- Allow states to restrict cigarette ads beyond federal rules. (Jun 2001)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Homeland Security
No stance on record.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Immigration
- 6-month limit on detaining illegal immigrants. (Jun 2001)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Jobs
- Employers must get employee agreement for comp time rules. (May 2000)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Principles & Values
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Social Security
No stance on record.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Tax Reform
No stance on record.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
War & Peace
No stance on record.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on
Welfare & Poverty
No stance on record.
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