D. John Sauer
D. John Sauer is a lawyer who represented former President Donald Trump in a significant case that led to a Supreme Court decision granting Trump personal immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in office. He has been an integral part of Trump's legal team, advocating for the president's authority in various legal matters, including the controversial TikTok case.
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Solicitor General D. John Sauer urged the Supreme Court to take up the issue on the merits.
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians
United States· 2026-02-26
U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Solicitor General D. John Sauer, speaks during a press briefing.
How Trump plans to continue his trade war with Canada without IEEPA
Canada· 2026-02-21
US Solicitor General D. John Sauer, named by Trump last year to be the government’s top lawyer before the court.
If you want to win over Supreme Court justices, quote Antonin ScaliaUnited States· 2026-02-05
D. John Sauer was pointed out by Kavanaugh during the court proceedings.
Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacksUnited States· 2026-01-28
US Solicitor General D. John Sauer defended Trump’s actions regarding the tariffs.
Where is the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs?United States· 2026-01-28
US Solicitor General D. John Sauer defended President Trump's authority to remove Lisa Cook.
Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will defy Trump to keep Lisa Cook on Federal ReserveUnited States· 2026-01-22
D. John Sauer is the U.S. Solicitor General arguing for Trump's administration in the case against Cook.
U.S. Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s attempt to fire Fed’s Lisa CookCanada· 2026-01-21
D John Sauer, who was arguing the case for the administration, said such conduct could undermine confidence in the bank.
Supreme Court sceptical of Trump firing of Lisa Cook
United Kingdom· 2026-01-21Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued in the administration's appeal to the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court rules on legality of Trump National Guard deploymentUnited States· 2025-12-24
D. John Sauer, the Attorney General, considered that the minor ruling would indefinitely hinder the MSPB.
Racha ganadora de administración Trump se rompe después de meses: Corte Suprema falló a favor jueces de inmigración | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-12-22
US Solicitor General D. John Sauer told the court that only this court can halt the ongoing and rapidly spreading uncertainty for countless cases.
Supreme Court revives free speech lawsuit from immigration judges in loss for TrumpUnited States· 2025-12-19D. John Sauer is the U.S. Solicitor General arguing for the Trump administration in the Supreme Court case.
Supreme Court conservatives poised to back Trump in FTC firing case
Guyana· 2025-12-10
D. John Sauer is the U.S. Solicitor-General arguing for the Trump administration in the Supreme Court case.
U.S. Supreme Court poised to expand presidential powers with decision on FTC firingCanada· 2025-12-08Solicitor General D. John Sauer framed independent agencies as a 'myth'.
Supreme Court to hear separation of powers dispute over fired FTC commissionerUnited States· 2025-12-08
Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued in appealing the case to the Supreme Court that the clause had been misinterpreted.
Supreme Court to take up challenge to Trump's birthright citizenship orderUnited States· 2025-12-05
Solicitor General D. John Sauer, the administration’s top appellate attorney, told the Supreme Court that the citizenship clause of the Fourteenth Amendment was adopted to grant citizenship to newly freed slaves and their children.
Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenshipUnited States· 2025-12-05
US solicitor general D. John Sauer leans on statements from Chief Justice Roberts’ past opinions.
Roberts and Kagan prepare for another showdown on executive powerUnited States· 2025-12-05
D. John Sauer, the Solicitor General, stated that the EPA has repeatedly found glyphosate likely not carcinogenic to humans.
Trump-Regierung unterstützt Bayer im Glyphosat-Streit - Wirtschaft
Germany· 2025-12-02
Solicitor General D. John Sauer told the court that the register of copyrights performs executive functions.
Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for nowUnited States· 2025-11-26
U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked the Supreme Court to grant an emergency stay for SNAP payments.
SCOTUS rules on emergency SNAP paymentsUnited States· 2025-11-12
Barrett pressed U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer on the authority to impose tariffs.
Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices skeptical of tariff emergency powersUnited States· 2025-11-08
US Solicitor General D. John Sauer told the Supreme Court that the district court’s ruling is untenable at every turn.
Supreme Court lets Trump pause full SNAP payments for nowUnited States· 2025-11-08
US Attorney General D. John Sauer argued for the Justice Department regarding the president's authority in regulating foreign trade.
Supreme Court stellt kritische Fragen zu Trumps Zöllen
Luxembourg· 2025-11-06US Solicitor General D. John Sauer presented the case in similarly audacious terms.
How Trump’s lawyer could pull off another surprise Supreme Court win for his bossUnited States· 2025-11-06
U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued for the Trump administration regarding the tariffs.
US Supreme Court casts doubt on legality of Trump's global tariffsGuyana· 2025-11-06
D. John Sauer is the U.S. Solicitor General defending the government's position on the legality of the tariffs.
Supremo Tribunal dos EUA questiona legalidade das tarifas globais impostas por Trump | Tarifas aduaneiras
Portugal· 2025-11-06D. John Sauer is the US Solicitor General arguing in defense of the administration's tariff imposition.
Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s global tariffsUnited States· 2025-11-06US Solicitor General D. John Sauer criticized the plaintiffs for their arguments.
What to watch for as the Supreme Court reviews Trump’s sweeping global tariffsUnited States· 2025-11-04D. John Sauer is the administration’s top appellate lawyer who told the Supreme Court in written arguments about the potential consequences of the case.
Big business sits out the Supreme Court fight over Donald Trump’s tariffsUnited States· 2025-11-03
U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer will argue the case before the justices.
Trump's tariff authority faces Supreme Court test in Wednesday hearing argumentsUnited States· 2025-11-01
