Washington, DC July 01, 2005

The Woodhull Freedom Foundation marks, with great sadness and concern, the retirement of Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court.

Justice O'Connor's sound judgment and her support of privacy and equal protection, as well as her continued support of Roe v. Wade, often as the swing vote, were crucial to sustaining the rights and freedoms we continue to enjoy.

Statement by Ricci Levy, Executive Director of The Woodhull Freedom Foundation

"Justice O'Connor's departure marks the start of the battle for the soul of the Supreme Court. Who replaces her is of immense importance to all of us who believe that sexual self-determination and expression are core American values and fundamental human rights.

Woodhull will be monitoring the nominating process and we call on President Bush to honor Justice O'Connor's years of dedication to the Constitution by naming someone who will carry on her vision."

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The Woodhull Freedom Foundation (WFF) is a nonprofit organization that works through research, advocacy, and public education to affirm sexual freedom as a fundamental human right.

The global perspective of the Foundation relies on research and analysis of laws, judicial decisions and enforcement practices.

Through education, we seek to mobilize diverse communities, write modeling legislation, build alliances, and change public attitudes to advocate for the sexual rights and responsibilities of all.