The Supreme Court justice will lie in state outside the court building on Wednesday and Thursday, following a private memorial ceremony.
the commemorative proceeding on Monday, noting that another formal ceremony will take place Friday morning. The ceremony will be closed to the public to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission, Pelosi's announcement said. More details will become available later in the week.
Pelosi was one of many political leaders who responded to Ginsburg's death with statements lauding her judicial record. "Justice Ginsburg embodied justice, brilliance and goodness, and her passing is an incalculable loss for our democracy and for all who sacrifice and strive to build a better future for our children," said the House Speaker in a statement."Every family in America benefited from her brilliant legacy and courage. Her opinions have unequivocally cemented the precedent that all men and women are created equal.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks during an event in New York City in September 2016. Ginsburg passed away last Friday at 87 years old, after nearly 30 years on the Supreme Court.
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