JOURNAL ARTICLE

David Souter, Bush's Surprise Pick for Supreme Court, Dies at 85.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stohr, Greg 3 of 3

Abstract

David Souter, a former US Supreme Court justice appointed by President George H.W. Bush, has passed away at the age of 85. Known for his liberal stance on social issues, Souter supported gay and abortion rights, limits on government support for religion, and restrictions on the death penalty during his 19-year tenure on the court. Despite initial skepticism, Souter's legacy includes significant contributions to landmark decisions on abortion, the death penalty, and gay rights. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185075852
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