The 21st Show

Legal Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

 
In this Aug. 19, 2016, file photo U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is introduced during the keynote address for the State Bar of New Mexico's Annual Meeting in Pojoaque. The Supreme Court announced Aug. 23, 2019, that Ginsburg has been treated for a malignant tumor.

In this Aug. 19, 2016, file photo U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is introduced during the keynote address for the State Bar of New Mexico's Annual Meeting in Pojoaque. The Supreme Court announced Aug. 23, 2019, that Ginsburg has been treated for a malignant tumor. (AP Photo/Craig Fritz, File)

We’ve been getting reactions to the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg from people here in Illinois. For some perspective on her legal legacy, and how her passing could affect future court cases, particularly reproductive rights, were joined by Brigid Leahy, the Director of Public Policy for Planned Parenthood of Illinois. We were also joined by Alicia Uribe McGuire, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. 

Guests:

Brigid Leahy, Planned Parenthood Illinois Action, Director of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Illinois

Alicia B Uribe-McGuire, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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