Ruth Bader Ginsburg to lie in repose at Supreme Court

 (Independent)
(Independent)

The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the US Supreme Court building on Wednesday and Thursday following her death on 18 September after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer.

A private ceremony for family, close friends and members of the court will be held on Wednesday, the nation's high court announced. Following the service, she will lie in repose at the top of the steps of the building.

Her former law clerks will serve as honorary pallbearers along the sides of the steps.

A private interment at Arlington National Cemetery is scheduled for next week.