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David Souter is a former U.S. Supreme Court justice who served from 1990 to 2009. He was appointed by George H. W. Bush and became a liberal voice on the Court.
David Hackett Souter (born September 17, 1939, Melrose, Massachusetts, U.S.) is an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1990 to 2009. Souter’s father was a bank manager and his mother a store clerk.
Jul 9, 2018 · How a stealth nominee who turned liberal changed the confirmation politics for decades. Learn how Souter's appointment and switch influenced the Supreme Court's ideological balance and the Republican Party's approach to judicial appointments.
Jan 1, 2010 · Four former clerks and colleagues of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter share their insights on his judicial philosophy, style and character. They praise his intellectual rigor, humility, integrity and commitment to the Constitution.
Oct 8, 1990 · Learn about the life and career of David H. Souter, the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1990 to 2009. Find out how he became a liberal vote, his views on law and politics, and his retirement decision.
Sep 1, 2023 · The unassuming Justice David Souter confounded the hopes of the Republican Party and inspired a backlash that changed the Supreme Court. A special episode from WNYC’s “More Perfect.”
Learn about the life and career of David H. Souter, who served as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1990 to 2009. Find out his education, legal experience, and retirement date.