Supreme Court Justice Souter To Retire

The first Justice to be filled by a Democrat in 15 years. Thanks for waiting! Sitting with Scalia, Thomas, Roberts, Alito, and Kennedy would make me want to retire, too.

Justice David H. Souter has indicated that he plans to retire at the end of the term in June, giving President Obama his first appointment to the Supreme Court, three people informed about the decision said Thursday night.

Justice Souter, who was appointed by a Republican president, George H. W. Bush, but became one of the most reliable members of the court's liberal wing, has grown increasingly sour on Washington and intends to return to his home state, New Hampshire, according to the people briefed on his plans. His decision was first reported by National Public Radio.

Will there be a woman nominee?

Source: NYT