Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, who surprised his Republican backers by becoming a staunch liberal on the high court, has died.

David H. Souter, 85. The retired Supreme Court justice who was the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became a favorite of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench. May 8.

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Justice David Souter has made his dislike for Washington well known, and after 19 years in the Supreme Court, the conservative judge who took a liberal stance on many issues returns to his ...

Justice Souter was always a lawyer’s lawyer and a gentleman. May 19 − To the Editor: It was my great pleasure and privilege to have met David Souter circa 1975-1976 when he was Deputy Attorney ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says he will nominate an individual who is "dedicated to the rule of law" to replace retiring Justice David Souter on the Supreme Court.

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a lifelong public servant, judicial moderate and advocate for humanities and civics education, has died. He was 85 years old.

FILE - U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, smiles after speaking during a dedication ceremony at the State Supreme Courthouse in Concord, N.H., July 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File ...

WASHINGTON — Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became a favorite of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died.