What Are Some of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Harshest Dissents?

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What Are Some of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Harshest Dissents?

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During her time as a Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg didn't always agree with the majority opinion of the Court. Learn about a few of her dissents in this episode of BrainStuff.
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What Are Some of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Harshest Dissents?

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