US EditionDOJ solicitor general confirmed ahead of major Supreme Court showdowns
- John Sauer was confirmed as Solicitor General with a 52-45 Senate vote and will represent the Justice Department in significant Supreme Court cases this term.
- Sauer is recognized as a key legal figure in the Trump administration, having supported Trump during various legal challenges.
- Critics, including Senate Judiciary Democrats, have expressed concern over Sauer's refusal to commit to recusal from conflicts of interest and to follow court orders.
- Sauer's previous achievements include winning a significant Supreme Court case concerning presidential immunity, which has affected the administration's view on executive power.
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Supreme Court Weighs Wave of Challenges to Trump Agenda
President Donald Trump’s agenda could lead to the Supreme Court clarifying U.S. law in major ways as it considers a series of lawsuits brought against his administration. While his success is uncertain, the pending lawsuits have raised questions about the separation of powers and the scope of executive authority over spending, federal employment, immigration, and foreign policy. The administration has filed at least six appeals to the high court…
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DOJ solicitor general confirmed ahead of major Supreme Court showdowns
Dean John Sauer, the newly confirmed solicitor general who defended President Donald Trump in several of his criminal cases last year, is stepping into the nation’s top courtroom role just as the Justice Department braces for a series of high-stakes…
DOJ solicitor general confirmed ahead of major Supreme Court showdowns - Washington Examiner
Dean John Sauer, the newly confirmed solicitor general who defended President Donald Trump in several of his criminal cases last year, is stepping into the nation’s top courtroom role just as the Justice Department braces for a series of high-stakes Supreme Court battles that could define the reach of executive power. The Senate on Thursday confirmed Sauer in a 52-45 vote, largely along party lines, cementing his position as the Trump administra…
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