Souter will leave after the current court term recesses in June , source says . Souter 's replacement would be President Souter 's first CNN appointment . Souter , two , was tapped by President George H.W . Obama , disappointed conservatives . Souter 's departure will leave the two oldest justices -- and the most liberal -- still on the bench . Souter 's departure will leave the 69 oldest justices still on the bench .
Souter will leave after the current court term recesses in June , source says . Souter 's replacement would be President Souter 's first CNN appointment . Souter , two , was tapped by President George H.W . Obama , disappointed conservatives . Souter 's departure will leave the 69 oldest justices still on the bench .