India  

Sandra Day O’Connor, Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice, Dead at 93

Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Duration: 01:30s - Published
Sandra Day O’Connor, Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice, Dead at 93

Sandra Day O’Connor, Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice, Dead at 93

Sandra Day O’Connor, , Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice, , Dead at 93.

NPR reports that the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor, died on December 1 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The court announced that the 93-year-old retired Supreme Court justice died of complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness.

The court announced that the 93-year-old retired Supreme Court justice died of complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness.

In 1981, O'Connor was appointed to the nation's highest court by President Ronald Reagan.

.

She retired in 2006 after serving on the Supreme Court for over 24 years.

.

NPR reports that cases she held a deciding vote in pertained to abortion, affirmative action, campaign finance reform and states' rights.

.

NPR reports that cases she held a deciding vote in pertained to abortion, affirmative action, campaign finance reform and states' rights.

.

The minute I was confirmed and on the court, states across the country started putting more women... on their Supreme Courts.

, Sandra Day O'Connor, via NPR.

And it made a difference in the acceptance of young women as lawyers.

It opened doors for them, Sandra Day O'Connor, via NPR.

After her retirement, O'Connor became an outspoken critic of what she described as threats to judicial independence.

She also advocated for increased civics instruction in public schools to educate students on the structures and processes of the U.S. government.

She also advocated for increased civics instruction in public schools to educate students on the structures and processes of the U.S. government.

NPR reports that O'Connor's career has left a profound mark on the history of the nation and the Supreme Court.

.

NPR reports that O'Connor's career has left a profound mark on the history of the nation and the Supreme Court.


You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court of the United States Highest court of jurisdiction in the US

SC asks President to decide on Rajoana's mercy plea, then puts it on hold

The Supreme Court withdrew its order requesting the President to decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana's mercy plea after the solicitor general assured to brief the..
IndiaTimes

AQI level in 'severe-plus' category; flights diverted; staggered office timings: Delhi Pollution crisis top updates

Delhi NCR is experiencing severe air pollution, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 measures, including traffic restrictions and staggered office hours...
IndiaTimes

Cong raises objection over potential reappointment of Rashmi Shukla as Maharashtra DGP

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has objected to the potential reappointment of IPS Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police, citing violation of..
IndiaTimes

Supreme Court asks centre to assess ground situation on menstrual hygiene in schools

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to clarify the the aspects highlighted by the petitioner relating to ground situation on menstrual hygiene in schools..
DNA

Death Death Permanent end of an organism's life

Jews in Amsterdam Brutally Attacked by Mob: Netanyahu Sends Planes to Rescue Israelis, Many Dead [Video]

Jews in Amsterdam Brutally Attacked by Mob: Netanyahu Sends Planes to Rescue Israelis, Many Dead

Jews in Amsterdam Brutally Attacked by Mob: Netanyahu Sends Planes to Rescue Israelis, Many Dead" reports a harrowing incident in which a mob in Amsterdam violently assaulted Jews, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered two planes to urgently evacuate Israeli citizens caught in the chaos. The brutal attack targeted supporters of the Maccabi Tel Aviv football team, who were leaving a Europa League match against Ajax. Tensions have been rising globally due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, with anti-Semitic violence escalating in Europe #IsraeliFansAttacked #AmsterdamViolence #MaccabiTelAviv #NetanyahuOrdersRescue #PogromInAmsterdam #EuropaLeagueViolence #FootballClashAmsterdam #DutchPoliceArrest #IsraelRescuePlanes #ViolentClashAmsterdam #IsraelSupportersAttacked #FootballGameAttack #IDFRescue #IsraeliFansInDanger #AmsterdamClashes ~PR.152~HT.336~GR.122~HT.336~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:26Published

Supreme court Supreme court Highest court in a jurisdiction

Farmers in distress, allow them to survive, SC tells Karnataka

The Supreme Court reprimanded the Karnataka government for challenging a high court decision that increased compensation for farmers whose land was acquired for..
IndiaTimes

Arizona Arizona U.S. state

Trump Completes Clean Sweep of 7 Swing States, Flips Arizona Red – 2024 Election Victory Secured! [Video]

Trump Completes Clean Sweep of 7 Swing States, Flips Arizona Red – 2024 Election Victory Secured!

In a decisive victory, Donald Trump has flipped Arizona back into the Republican column, completing a clean sweep of all seven key battleground states in the 2024 election. Arizona’s 11 electoral votes put Trump’s total at 312, far surpassing Kamala Harris' 226, and sealing his path to the White House. This victory marks a stunning reversal from 2020, when Biden narrowly won the state by just 10,000 votes. In this video, we break down the significance of Trump's win in Arizona, how it impacts the Electoral College, and what this clean sweep of swing states means for the future of American politics. #Trump2024 #ArizonaFlipsRed #SwingStateVictory #TrumpWins #ElectoralCollege #BidenVsTrump #2024Election

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:05Published
Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada? Know Key States That Will Swing  Harris Vs Trump 2024 Winner [Video]

Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada? Know Key States That Will Swing Harris Vs Trump 2024 Winner

The eyes of the nation are fixed on seven key swing states that could decide the outcome of the 2024 presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Recent polling shows tight races in these battleground states, with the candidates in a statistical tie in several of them. Both Harris and Trump have been actively campaigning in these states, making their final pitches to crucial voters. The results in these swing states will play a pivotal role in determining the next president of the United States. #TrumpVsHarris #KamalaHarris #HarrisVsTrump #DonaldTrump #TrumpVsHarrisPolls #KamalaHarrisVsTrump #DonaldTrumpVsKamalaHarris #Trump #TrumpVsHarrisDebate #TrumpHarris #Arizona #Georgia #Michigan #Nevada ~HT.178~PR.320~ED.101~GR.121~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 04:10Published
Jennifer Lopez Slams Trump’s Puerto Rico Rally Comments as ‘An Offense to Humanity’| VIDEO [Video]

Jennifer Lopez Slams Trump’s Puerto Rico Rally Comments as ‘An Offense to Humanity’| VIDEO

Jennifer Lopez joined Kamala Harris in Nevada, condemning Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, where a comedian mocked Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage.” Lopez, whose parents are Puerto Rican, said the incident offended “every Latino in this country.” Harris’ Nevada stop was part of a Western campaign push through Arizona and Nevada, both critical battlegrounds with tight races, according to recent polls. #JenniferLopez #JLO #KamalaHarris #Harris #HarrisSpeech #DonaldTrump #PuertoRico #Nevada #Uselections #Election #2024 ~PR.320~ED.346~HT.336~GR.125~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 04:52Published
Trump holds edge in Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, NYT poll shows [Video]

Trump holds edge in Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, NYT poll shows

Credit: FRANCE 24 English    Duration: 01:25Published
Gunshots Rock Kamala Harris’ Office in Tempe, Arizona: Assassination Plot Suspected?| Watch [Video]

Gunshots Rock Kamala Harris’ Office in Tempe, Arizona: Assassination Plot Suspected?| Watch

Gunshots were reported at Kamala Harris' campaign office in Tempe, Arizona, on September 23, 2024. No one was injured, and police found signs of gunfire. This follows a similar shooting incident on September 16. Authorities are investigating, increasing patrols, and treating the case as breaking and entering. Harris is set to resume campaigning in Arizona, where polls show her in a tight race with Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election. #KamalaHarris #HarrisWalz2024 #Tempe #Arizona #DonaldTrump #Worldnews #HarrisCampaign #USElections #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.97~PR.320~ED.103~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:02Published

Related news from verified sources

Former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor dead at 93

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


Related videos from verified sources

Honor guard collapses in front of the casket of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor [Video]

Honor guard collapses in front of the casket of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

JUST IN - Honor guard collapses in front of the casket of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor at the Supreme Court

Credit: Rumble     Duration: 00:41Published
India: Supreme Court's Verdict on Pleas Against Article 370 Abrogation in Jammu & Kashmir | Oneindia [Video]

India: Supreme Court's Verdict on Pleas Against Article 370 Abrogation in Jammu & Kashmir | Oneindia

The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver its verdict on challenges against the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. After a 16-day hearing, the decision will be announced by a bench led by..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 02:03Published
Attorney Speaks On Memories Of Friend Sandra Day O' Connor [Video]

Attorney Speaks On Memories Of Friend Sandra Day O' Connor

A member of the Supreme Court bar and former employee of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor George Braun speaks on the passing of his long time friend and fellow Arizonan Justice O’..

Credit: Rumble     Duration: 04:43Published