BREAKING NEWS – Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, has died at the age of 93. This is breaking news; more details as available.
O Connor died at the age of 93. She was an attorney, politician and jurist who served as an associated justice of the U S Supreme Court from 1981 through 2006. She was the first woman to serve as a U S Supreme Court justice, known for her thoroughly researched opinions. O’Connor was nominated by President Ronald Reagan, considered a swing vote for the Rehnquist Court and the first four months of the Roberts court.
O’Connor wrote landmark opinions on abortion and affirmative action and is both credited and blamed for helping Republican George W. Bush secure the contest election related 2000 presidency
O’Connor told CNN “There were at least three separate recounts of the votes; the ballots, in the four counties where it was challenged. In not one of the recounts would have the decisionchanged. So I don’t worry about it”. O’Connor was a firm defender of First Amendment protections, showing religious liberty particular concern.
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