December 18, 2023

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O?Connor

In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, to honor the life of Justice Sandra Day O?Connor.

?Justice O?Connor?s appointment and tenure paved the way for more women to serve as judges and lawyers across the United States,? reads the proclamation issued by Governor Walz. ?Justice O?Connor was a tireless advocate for judicial independence and the Rule of Law throughout the United States and the world.?

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to join in lowering their flags.

Flags at Half-Staff

In keeping with appropriate flag etiquette and U.S. Code, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz may order the state flag to be flown at half-staff under very limited circumstances. He may also order the national flag to be flown at half-staff on state property only. A state flag on state property is required by law to be flown at half-staff if the national flag is flown at half-staff.

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