Statement of District Attorney Rachael Rollins on the Death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

BOSTON, September 18, 2020—“Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was one of the most influential people of our lifetime.  She drove the legal battle against gender-based discrimination and helped move our nation significantly forward.  She has been called a liberal icon, but every American, regardless of their political beliefs, has Justice Ginsburg to thank for pushing our nation closer to fulfilling the promises our Constitution holds. 

"Justice Ginsburg was a groundbreaker who embodied the same courage in her private life as she did on the bench.  As a cancer survivor, I have found great hope and strength in Justice Ginsburg’s multiple recoveries from cancers that threatened her throughout her time on the Supreme Court.  Her strength was undeniable, her bravery and influence unmatched. 

"I’m deeply grateful to Justice Ginsburg for her dedication to creating a more equal society.  She represented the very best of what it means to serve.  Her profound understanding of the law, her passion for this vital work, and her determination to achieve our nation’s unmet promises will impact us all for generations.  We have lost a national hero.  Now the fight becomes even more urgent for those of us that remain. May her memory be a revolution."

Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins’ office serves the communities of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop, Mass. The office handles over 25,000 cases a year. More than 160 attorneys in the office practice in nine district and municipal courts, Suffolk Superior Court, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the Boston Juvenile Courts. The office employs some 300 people and offers a wide range of services and programs to serve anyone who comes in contact with the criminal justice system. This office is committed to educating the public about the services we provide, our commitment to crime prevention, and our dedication to keeping the residents of Suffolk County safe.