Montgomery, AL Governor Kay Ivey issued an executive order instructing the flags of Alabama to be raised to half-staff to honor her late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Justice O’Connor passed away on December 1, 2023 at the age of 92.
The flags will be lowered at half-staff until sunset the day of the interment of Justice O’Connor which is scheduled on Tuesday, December 19 2023. At that time they will be raised again to full staff.
Governor Ivey’s decision falls in line with the proclamation of the president, and she stressed the importance of paying tribute to Justice O’Connor’s legacy. The proclamation requires flags to fly at half-staff.
“Sandra Day O’Connor made important contributions to our law enforcement system throughout her time as a judge on the Supreme Court,” Governor Ivey said. “In keeping with the president’s proclamation, I’m directing flags to fly at half-staff in a show of respect for Justice O’Connor’s dedication towards justice and equality as well as the supremacy of the law.”
Justice O’Connor, nominated by President Ronald Reagan, served on the Supreme Court from 1981 to in. The court was praised for her shrewd approach to her work and in the role of a swing vote in important cases, she left an impression on the Supreme Court.
