Sandra Day O'Connor: A Trailblazer's Legacy
O'Connor's Legacy on Abortion Rights |
Sandra Day O'Connor, the trailblazing figure who made history as the first woman to ascend to the Supreme Court, passed away on Friday in Phoenix, Arizona. The court confirmed her demise, citing complications from advanced dementia, likely Alzheimer's, and a respiratory illness. At the age of 93, O'Connor left behind a remarkable legacy of over 24 years of service on the highest court in the land.