94-year-old Ellen Ash Peters, first female Chief Justice of Connecticut Supreme Court, passed away; known for Sheff v. O'Neill segregation case.

94-year-old Ellen Ash Peters, the first female Chief Justice of Connecticut Supreme Court, has passed away. Known for her pioneering work, she made significant strides in ensuring equal access to law and justice. In 1996, she wrote the majority opinion in Sheff v. O'Neill, declaring the segregation of Hartford-area schools unconstitutional, leading to a network of magnet schools and school choice options in the state.

April 17, 2024
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