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Photos: Local leaders speak at a vigil for Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Cedar Rapids
Sep. 19, 2020 11:13 pm, Updated: Sep. 19, 2020 11:38 pm
Dozens of community members attended the socially distanced vigil held behind the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids.
Valerie Smith of Hiawatha listens to speakers honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg during a vigil outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Anne Johnson of Cedar Rapids holds an electric candle up in the air while standing with her grandson, Jude Wilkensin, 10, during a vigil to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. U.S. Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday, Aug. 18. She had served on the supreme court since 1993. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids city councilwoman Ashley Vanorny speaks during a vigil to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
An electric candle rests at the feet of an attendee during a vigil to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
State Sen. Liz Mathis listens to speakers during a vigil to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Attendees listen to speakers honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg during a vigil in her honor outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
State Sen. Liz Mathis speaks during a vigil to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer speaks during a vigil to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Advocates for Social Justice member Anthony Arrington holds up an electric candle during a vigil to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Stefanie Munsterman-Scriven, executive director of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission, speaks during a vigil to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
A woman holds an electric candle while listening to speakers honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg during a vigil outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
State Rep. Liz Bennett speaks during a vigil to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Sara Riley of Cedar Rapids listens to speakers honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg during a vigil outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Gazette columnist Lyz Lenz speaks during a vigil to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
A portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is seen during a vigil in her honor outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
State Sen. Liz Mathis listens to speakers during a vigil to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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