Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Announces Retirement
Huge news today. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has announced her retirement. Here is her letter:
Dear President Bush:
"This is to inform you of my decision to retire from my position as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, effective upon the nomination and confirmation of my successor.
"It has been a great privilege, indeed, to have served as a member of the Court for 24 terms.
"I will leave it with enormous respect for the integrity of the Court and its role under our constitutional structure."
Sincerely,
Sandra Day O'Connor
Bush will now have his opportunity to nominate a Supreme Court Justice. He is expected to move quickly. Bush will make a statement later this morning.
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