
FAQ About Ruth Bader Ginsburg

What was Ruth Bader Ginsburg's role in United States v. Virginia?
In United States v. Virginia (1996), Justice Ginsburg wrote the majority opinion, which deemed the Virginia Military Institute's male-only admissions policy unconstitutional. The case was vital in advancing gender equality, as it required state-supported military academies to admit women, affirming that separate gender-based educational facilities could not provide equal opportunities.