Re: Souter and Harlan

[Allan Ides]

Souter's opinions certainly reflect Harlan's style; and he relied heavily on Harlan's dissent in Poe v. Uleman in his own opinion in Wash v. Glucksburg.  I also recollect that Souter has publicly noted his admiration for Harlan.

Allan Ides

David Bernstein wrote:

I seem to recall that during his confirmation hearings Justice Souter said he most admired the second Justice Harlan.  Can anyone confirm that? Has Souter ever expressed his admiration for Harlan since thaen?

Professor David E. Bernstein
George Mason University School of Law
http://mason.gmu.edu/~dbernste
blog: http://bernstein.blogspot.com
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