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Remembering David Souter and his Supreme Court legacy

Season 2025 Episode 129 | 4m 20s

Justice David Souter, who spent nearly 20 years on the Supreme Court, has died. Souter was a critical figure in several key battles in the court over issues like abortion and the 2000 presidential election. William Brangham reports.

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