Ruth Bader Ginsburg back at Supreme Court after cancer surgery

Following the surgery in December to remove cancer from her lungs, Ginsburg was declared cancer-free.

By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA

FEBRUARY 17, 2019 01:31

Ruth Bader-Ginsburg, a progressive icon on the Supreme Court. (photo credit: REUTERS) — Ruth Bader-Ginsburg, a progressive icon on the Supreme Court.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has returned to her place of work for the first time since cancer surgery in December.

Ginsburg, 85, on Friday attended a private conference at the Supreme Court in Washington D.C., CNBC reported.

Following the surgery in December to remove cancer from her lungs, Ginsburg was declared cancer-free. She has had two other bouts of cancer.

The Supreme Court will meet next in public session on Feb. 19.