Sandra Day O'Connor, First Woman on Supreme Court, Dies at 93; Leaves Controversial Legacy on Race
Sandra Day O'Connor, leaves a complex legacy of shattering glass ceilings for women but consistently voting against policies helping racial minorities overcome discrimination.
First female Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor passed away at 93
Appointed by Reagan in 1981 after trailblazing political career in Arizona
Cast pivotal swing votes on abortion, affirmative action for 25 years
Voted consistently against policies helping minorities overcome discrimination
Despite her own benefiting from affirmative action as a woman
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