Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in 2020. She was the second female justice to be confirmed to the Supreme Court, and she was known for her progressive and liberal views on the law. She was a strong advocate for gender equality and civil rights, and she was a vocal opponent of discrimination against women. Her legacy will continue to be remembered for generations to come.