Breaking News: Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the US Supreme Court, died at age 93 on Friday. Her passing occurred in Phoenix, Arizona after suffering from advanced dementia, possibly Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness. O’Connor was appointed in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan, serving as a key figure in many Supreme Court decisions. She initially gained prominence for confirming President George W. Bush’s victory in the 2000 presidential election and affirming the constitutional right to abortion with certain limitations.
O’Connor was a crucial advocate for women in law, opening doors for future female justices to follow. Her death was met with extensive mourning within Washington, with Chief Justice John Roberts describing her as “an eloquent advocate for civics education” and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stating, “from her election as the first female Majority Leader in the history of American legislatures to her confirmation as the first female Justice of the US Supreme Court, Sandra Day O’Connor led with a brilliance and conviction that disarmed resistance.”
Other public figures have also paid their respects to O’Connor, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who called her the “conscience of the Court,” and former president Barack Obama, who expressed his condolences to the late O’Connor’s family.
O’Connor is remembered for her decisive votes in critical cases, plus she was also remembered for pushing women’s rights by mentoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg and other women in law. Her story is one of great inspiration, starting as a rancher’s daughter to breaking through barriers to serve on the highest court in the country.
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