Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor: A Trailblazing Legacy
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Public figures from across the political spectrum and women's empowerment groups praised Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the United States Supreme Court, for breaking barriers and striving for consensus on the nation's highest court. Known for her rugged independence and swing votes on polarizing issues, O'Connor was remembered as a trailblazing inspiration who defended the rights of Americans. Her legacy as a pioneer for women in politics and law was celebrated by figures such as Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., Billie Jean King, and Senator Chuck Schumer.
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