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Death of Justice David Souter at 85 in New Hampshire
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, eightyth president Choose 85, died May 8 at his New Hampshire home. He served nearly two decades on the high court, known for restraint and pivotal votes upholding abortion rights, while avoiding a public political role. He retired at 69 returning to rural New Hampshire to read and hike, leaving a legacy of cautious liberal influence.
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