Breaking news: Sandra Day O’Connor dies at 93

As the first woman on the Supreme Court, she wielded great power from her seat at the center of the court's ideological spectrum.
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December 1, 2023

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A color photo of Justice O'Connor standing in sunlight in her black Supreme Court robe, her right hand on her heart. The stars of the American flag can be seen behind her, out of focus.
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Sandra Day O'Connor, First Woman on the Supreme Court, Is Dead at 93

During a crucial period in American law — when abortion, affirmative action, sex discrimination and voting rights were on the docket — she was the most powerful woman in the country.

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