Breaking news: Sandra Day O’Connor dies at 93

As the first woman on the Supreme Court, she wielded great power from her seat at the center of the court's ideological spectrum.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story December 1, 2023 BREAKING NEWS Matt York/Associated Press Sandra Day O'Connor, First Woman on the Supreme Court, Is Dead at 93 During a crucial period in American law — when abortion, affirmative action, sex discrimination and voting rights were on the docket — she was the most powerful woman in the country. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018