Sandra Cisneros

Sandra Day O’Connor influenced society by becoming the first woman associate for the Supreme Court, limiting abortion rights, and helping Bush become president. Sandra Day O’Connor went to Stanford University Law School. She graduated as third in class in 1952. One of the students ahead of her was William Rehnquist who would later serve on the Supreme Court with her (“O’Connor Sandra Day”). After graduating, Sandra had a very hard time finding a job. Law firms did not want to hire her…

Bollinger argued in front of the court stating, “enrolling a ‘critical mass’ of underrepresented minority students was ‘necessary’ as to realize the educational benefits of a diverse student body” (Anderson). A majority decision was made and Justice Sandra O’Connor wrote the majority opinion after a five to four decision in favor of the university. The way the justices voted were “O’Connor J, with whom Stevens, Souter, Ginsberg, and Breyer, JJ joined, gave the opinion of the majority. Rehnquist…

Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr. is currently a Supreme Court justice and considered to have a rather conservative take on things. He is well known to lean towards making decisions that align with the ideals of a libertarian. On April 1, 1950, Samuel A. Alito Jr. was born in Trenton, New Jersey. He was raised in Hamilton, New Jersey. His father, Samuel A. Alito, emigrated from Italy and both of his parents were school teachers. Alito’s strong views on immigration originate from his father. Even through…

Oveta Culp Hobby- extra credit I attended the event on Oveta Culp Hobby. Oveta was a native texan who humbly paved a way for women in law as well as the army. She was born in killeen, in 1905 which is part of what make her so remarkable. In her time women had very limited to no rights, but she, from a young age was set firmly in her ways and unwaveringly stood for what she believed in. For example one day during sunday school a woman's temperance group came to her class. The women were having…

Brandon Betterman, the petitioner in this case, pleads guilty to jumping bail after not appearing for his court date on charges of domestic assault. Between his conviction and his sentencing, Betterman waited fourteen months due to a delay within the institution (Betterman). He believes that fourteen months should be taken off of his sentencing. This began the ultimate constitutional debate concerning what he considered his right to a speedy trial. The ruling claimed by the Montana Supreme Court…

Chief Justice Rehnquist was appointed by Richard Nixon, in part as a response to the Warren Court’s liberal streak, which he used as a campaign issue. During his confirmation he was met with controversy as it became apparent he in fact disagreed with the precedent set in Borwn v. Board of Education. As an associate Justice he began as states’ rights advocate, which often not only placed Rehnquist not only in the minority, but as a lone dissenter. As time wore on the Court began to become more…

Female Politician Outline Sandra Day O’Connor. Amani Elkhatib. October 7, 2015 Introduction: Introduce your selection and include why you chose this person for your case study. State your thesis in this paragraph. Nominated by Ronald Reagan, Sandra Day O’Connor faced much criticism from equal sides of the left and right. She was faced with lots of scorn and had many expectations on her shoulders. In 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor became the first woman justice to ever be appointed to the Supreme…

Sandra Day O’Connor was born in El Paso, Texas in 1930. She graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in economics, and she also received her LL.B. from the Stanford Law School. O'Connor served as Assistant Attorney General of Arizona from 1965 to 1969, and was then appointed to fill a vacancy in the Arizona State Senate. She became the first woman to serve as its Majority Leader. In 1975 she was elected to the Maricopa County Superior Court and in 1979 was elevated to the Arizona State…

resonated with my journey, my story. I came to a deep appreciation for Sandra Cisneros’s Chicano identity, her life, and her personal experiences that lead her down a path that gave way to her distinct voice so many around the world can embrace and connect with. Her voice is her own and through her writing encourages the reader to explore their voice and contribution from their own life’s journey. You will be intrigued with Cisneros stories, vignettes, and use of language that invites the reader…

Meeting parental expectations and completing all of the “requirements” to be a successful son or daughter has always been part of the main goal and developing process for everyone, no matter how old the “child” is. Sandra Cisneros and Amy Tan, authors of two unique essays - "Only Daughter" and "Mother Tongue" - with the similar theme, are sharing their experiences and thought processes regarding that question. They have something in common – both women immigrated to the United States with their…