WASHINGTON (AP) – Commemorations are underway, honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the U.S. Capitol, the first woman in American history to lie in state at the domed building. Ginsburg, who died last week at age 87, also will be the first Jewish-American to lie in state and just the second Supreme Court justice. The first, Chief Justice William Howard Taft, also had been president.
Presidential nominee Joe Biden, arrived at Capitol and running-mate Kamala Harris is attending. The service will cap days of commemorations of her extraordinary life. Mourners paid tribute as her casket was on public display at the court’s steps. Ginsburg has lain in repose for two days at the Supreme Court, where thousands of people paid their respects, including President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Thursday. Her casket will make the short trip across the street to the Capitol.
Members of the House and Senate who are not invited to the ceremony because of space limitations due to Covid-19 will be able to pay their respect.
