A candlelight vigil honored the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside of the nation’s highest court Saturday night.
Co-sponsored by the Women鈥檚 March along with Planned Parenthood Action Fund, MoveOn Political Action and other advocate and allied organizations, the vigil drew thousands of supporters for a gathering that stretched from the steps of the Supreme Court to the U.S. Capitol.
Rachel O鈥橪eary Carmona, executive director of the Women鈥檚 March, said the vigil was a way 鈥渢o give an opportunity for people to grieve the passing of this woman who has been so central to the rights that women have, but also diverse communities in general.鈥�
At 87 years old, Ginsburg became an icon for younger generations that now mourn her death — from D.C. to courthouses around the country.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma.) led the crowd by chanting 鈥淚 will fight,鈥� as she urged attendees to continue pushing issues progressive leaders have championed, such as immigration, health care and equality for marginalized communities.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) also urged supporters to look at Ginsburg as a testament to her commitment to equality for all people.
鈥淪he stood for all of us. She stood against discrimination in all its forms,” Gillibrand said.
“She was someone who fundamentally understood the gifts that people have to give this country regardless of their sex, regardless of their gender orientation regardless of their race or background.鈥�
O鈥橪eary also echoed the senators鈥� remarks, saying the Supreme Court justice was a trailblazer who became a champion for women and gender equality on the nation’s highest court.
She said the organization will 鈥渉onor her legacy and memory by continuing the work that she dedicated her life to.鈥�
Both Warren and Gillibrand said blocking President Trump and the GOP from nominating her replacement right now is their goal.
