With The Future Of SCOTUS In Mind, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Shudders At The Thought Of A Trump Presidency

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

I don’t want to think about that possibility, but if it should be, then everything is up for grabs. It’s likely that the next president, whoever she will be, will have a few appointments to make.

— Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has all but conceded that presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton will be the next president, tersely commenting on the future of the Supreme Court should presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump win the presidential election in November. Although Ginsburg did not hint that she was considering stepping down, at 83, she is the eldest justice on the high court, and two of her colleagues are in their late 70s.

Staci Zaretsky is an editor at Above the Law. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments. Follow her on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.

Sponsored

Sponsored

Thomson Reuters' Claims Explorer: A Powerful Tool For Legal Claim Identification

Claims Explorer equips attorneys with powerful functionality to mitigate the risk of missed claims and enhance their strategic decision-making processes.

From ABOVE THE LAW AND THOMSON REUTERS  

Sponsored

Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement

In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.

From Above The Law  

Sponsored

Tackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions

Depo CoPilot is a cutting-edge technology laser-focused on helping you perform your very best at every deposition.

From Filevine  

Sponsored

Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building

Look forward to client outreach with InterAction+™.

From LexisNexis  

Sponsored

Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech

Law firms must leverage technology to curb client attrition and talent loss, enhancing efficiency and aligning with evolving expectations for lasting success.

From Above The Law  

Sponsored

Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement

In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.

From Above The Law