Governor Janet Mills Mourns Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

What this means

Maine Governor Janet Mills issued a September 18, 2020, statement mourning U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and praising her intellect, service, commitment to the Court and the rule of law. The release was a memorial statement and did not announce an appointment or state policy action.

Official release

Source material from Maine Governor’s Office. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

September 18, 2020

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement honoring the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

“I had the privilege of meeting Justice Ginsburg when I was Attorney General of Maine, and I had the pleasure of watching people argue before her in the gallery of the highest court in the land. She was a gracious, tenacious person with great intellect who was devoted to the integrity of the Court and to the rule of law as it applies to every person in our country. She was one of the greatest Americans ever. On behalf of the people of Maine, I express our deepest gratitude for her service to our nation and our heartfelt condolences to her family during this difficult time.”

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