Sandra Day O'Connor Quote

The proper role of the judiciary is one of interpreting and applying the law, not making it.


Testimony at her confirmation hearing, reported in the New York Times (February 23, 1984).


The proper role of the judiciary is one of interpreting and applying the law, not making it.

The proper role of the judiciary is one of interpreting and applying the law, not making it.

The proper role of the judiciary is one of interpreting and applying the law, not making it.

The proper role of the judiciary is one of interpreting and applying the law, not making it.