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Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93

Former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman appointed to the role, has passed away at 93 due to advanced dementia and respiratory illness.
O'Connor's impact on the law was significant. She was known as an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and played a crucial role in influential Supreme Court cases, including the affirmation of women's right to abortion in 1992 .
O'Connor's retirement in 2006 allowed for the appointment of Justice Samuel Alito, who further shifted the court to the right on issues like abortion and campaign finance .

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Times of India

Sandra Day O’Connor: Retired Justice and first woman to serve on Supreme Court dies at 93

Sandra Day O'Connor, the first female Supreme Court Justice and influential swing voter has passed away at 93 in Phoenix. Her historic career, marked by advocacy for civics education and crucial decisions, left an enduring legacy, inspiring generations of women in law.

8 months ago·India

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BBC News

Ex-Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor dies aged 93

Chief Justice John Roberts said she "blazed a historic trail" for US women over decades of public service.

8 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, The First Woman On The Supreme Court, Has Died At Age 93

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, died Friday. She was 93.

8 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman to serve on US supreme court, dies aged 93

Former supreme court justice died in Phoenix of complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness

8 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Retired U.S. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court passes away at 93

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court

8 months ago·India

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CTV News

Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, has died at age 93

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation's highest court, died Friday. She was 93.

8 months ago·Canada

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