David Souter

David Souter is a former Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. He served until his retirement in 2009. Souter was known for his moderate views and often sided with the Court's liberal wing on key issues such as civil rights and abortion. His judicial philosophy emphasized the importance of the Constitution and precedent, valuing legal principles over political ideology. After leaving the Court, he largely stepped back from public life, reflecting a preference for privacy and intellectual pursuits outside the political arena.