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One of the justices who dissented in that 5-4 decision, now-retired Justice David Souter, called the scale of public assistance to religious schools approved by the court “unprecedented.” ...
David Souter, the former U.S. Supreme Court justice who died at 85 on May 8, was sometimes mistakenly thought to have turned ...
As Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito approach their two-decade milestones on the Supreme Court, they appear to be taking personal stock.
At Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s direction, flags in New Hampshire flew at half staff last week. It was a fitting tribute to David ...
“No more Souters”
It lives in the very mission statement of those who placed them there, court whisperers such as Leonard Leo, and like-minded ...
David Souter’s death closes a chapter on a Supreme Court justice who prized duty over dogma and humility over hubris.
This article is part of a series on the legacy and jurisprudence of the late Justice David Souter. Michael Mongan currently ...
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter — who passed away May 8 — once said the fall of the Roman Empire was partially due ...
Opinion: Souter was an intellectual powerhouse who wrote major opinions on issues of religion, First Amendment, privacy, ...
Readers reflect on the Constitution and the state of American democracy. Also: The Catholic Church sex abuse crisis; Elon ...