President Joe Biden hailed Sandra Day O’Connor as an “American pioneer” in a powerful eulogy at the Washington funeral of the US Supreme Court’s first female justice.
At her funeral on Tuesday (19 December), the president commended Ms O’Connor for her efforts in breaking down barriers in both the legal and political realms.
Remarks were also given by Chief Justice John Roberts and Jay O’Connor, the son of Ms. O’Connor.
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The previous judge passed away at the age of 93 on November 30th, due to complications from advanced dementia and a respiratory illness.
Source: independent.co.uk
