Sandra Day O’Connor, First Woman on the Supreme Court, Dies at 93

O'Connor, known for her moderate conservatism and pivotal role in numerous closely contested cases, leaves a lasting legacy on American law.

Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the United States Supreme Court, has died at the age of 93 due to complications of dementia.
O’Connor served on the Supreme Court from 1981 to 2006, and was known for her moderate conservatism and her pivotal role in numerous closely contested cases.
During her tenure, she was instrumental in upholding the core of Roe v. Wade, supporting affirmative action in higher education admissions, and rejecting the idea of a 'blank check for the President' in terms of the rights of the nation’s citizens during a state of war.
O’Connor’s appointment to the Supreme Court opened doors for women in the legal profession and made her a symbol of the experiences of professional women.
After her retirement, O’Connor remained active in public life, advocating for civic engagement and expressing concern about the decline of non-partisan, fact-based, and civil discourse.