Sep 21, 2012 By: Jeremy Byellin
On September 21, 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor was confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate, and became the first female Supreme Court Justice in history.
Nov 18, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
22 years ago today, Pennsylvania enacted the Abortion Control Act, the subject of the Supreme Court’s 1992 decision Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
Jan 7, 2011 By: Legal Solutions
These 15 Today in Legal History posts from 2010 highlight some of the Supreme Court’s most momentous milestones (and a few merely memorable moments).
Sep 17, 2010 By: Legal Solutions
Rehnquist’s ascendancy may have been opposed by many senators, but it was welcome news to his fellow justices, including those on the opposite end of the ideological spectrum.
Jul 7, 2010 By: Legal Solutions
Reagan appreciated O’Connor’s moderate stance on divisive topics, and he seemed confident that her nomination would prevail over any objections raised by the conservative right.
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