David H. Souter

David H. Souter is an American judge who served as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1990 to 2009. Nominated by President George H.W. Bush, he was known for his careful, moderate approach to legal issues, often emphasizing judicial restraint and textual interpretation of the Constitution. Before joining the Supreme Court, Souter was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals and a state Supreme Court justice in New Hampshire. His tenure is noted for his quiet influence on major cases involving individual rights, government powers, and the interpretation of law.