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Sisters in Law traces the parallel careers of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O’Connor, the United States Supreme Court’s pioneering women justices. The book details their personal beliefs—religious and political—and how these shaped their legal philosophies. It analyzes the ways both jurists have influenced constitutional interpretation to advance equal rights for women, offering insight into their lasting legacy in American law.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Political Biography
Authors: Linda R. Hirshman
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