Considering the constitutional crisis the United States faces thanks to the presidency of Donald Trump, who fired the man in charge of the investigation into his alleged crimes on Wednesday, protecting the Supreme Court and the heroes who will put a check on Trump’s power is paramount.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 85, has broken her ribs in a fall https://t.co/HIMX7LCbKm
— CNBC (@CNBC) November 8, 2018
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, age 85, was hospitalized after a fall in her office when she broke three of her ribs. Her office has released a statement, according to CNBC:
‘She went home, but after experiencing discomfort overnight, went to George Washington University Hospital early this morning. Tests showed that she fractured three ribs on her left side and she was admitted for observation and treatment.’
NEW — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fractured three ribs last night, admitted for observation and treatment to GW Hospital: pic.twitter.com/I7wUa1fP4A
— J.D. Durkin (@jiveDurkey) November 8, 2018
The fall follows a stay in the hospital in 2012 for the same type of injury, as well as a bout with cancer and a cardiac stint in 2014. Yet Ginsburg has persisted and said she intends to stay in her position for as long as possible.
JUST IN: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fractured three ribs after falling in her Supreme Court office Wednesday night, the Supreme Court says in a statement. The 85-year-old was admitted to George Washington University Hospital for observation and treatment. https://t.co/G5LKo5UAuk pic.twitter.com/uQNAygWjvm
— CNN (@CNN) November 8, 2018
The fierce legal warrior and feminist icon has become a symbol of justice for women in the era of Trump administration, where respect for women is in short supply.
BREAKING: US Supreme Court: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fell in her office last evening; fractured 3 ribs; admitted to hospital for observation and treatment.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 8, 2018
Ginsburg’s advanced age makes the injury alarming, but details are still being released at this point. Well wishes continue to pour in from Twitter and more information should be made available as Ginsburg recovers from her injury.
Dear sweet Jesus, please PLEASE heal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Please, Lord. Our nation NEEDS this fierce warrior for Justice. Please make her whole in Jesus' Name…Amen! https://t.co/pVsfKUhpVN
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) November 8, 2018
