Souter will leave after the current court term ends in June , source says . Souter 's replacement will be President Obama 's first Supreme Court appointment . Souter , however , was tapped by President George W . David Souter has served more than 18 years on the Supreme Court . Bush , disappointed conservatives . Obama 's departure will leave the two oldest justices still on the bench .
Souter will leave after the current court term ends in June , source says . Souter 's replacement will be President Obama 's first Supreme Court appointment . Souter , however , was tapped by President George W . Bush , disappointed conservatives . Obama 's departure will leave the two oldest justices still on the bench .