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Today in Supreme Court History: October 3, 1990

By Josh Blackman · Oct 3, 2026, 6:00 AM CDT

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10/3/1990: Justice David Souter takes the oath. Justice David Souter The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 3, 1990 appeared first on Reason Magazine .

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David Souter was nominated by President George H.W. Bush to replace Justice William J. Brennan Jr.; his confirmation was notable for its bipartisan support and his later reputation as a moderate-to-liberal justice.

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