John Sauer said the Supreme Court’s rulings strengthened presidential power and curbed nationwide injunctions as the administration prepares for more legal fights.
On Thursday, Solicitor General John Sauer discussed Trump administration Supreme Court victories at a Federalist Society and America First Legal event in Washington, reflecting on lessons learned from his tenure before the nation's highest court.
Sauer highlighted the 6-3 Trump v. Slaughter decision affirming the President's authority to remove executive board members, a ruling Chief Justice John Roberts said restored political accountability after 90 years of constitutional precedent.
Principal Deputy Solicitor General Sarah Harris emphasized Trump v. CASA, which limited federal judges' power to issue nationwide injunctions after the administration faced numerous such challenges in early 2025.
Hashim Mooppan, a principal deputy solicitor, praised the Louisiana v. Callais ruling striking down congressional maps under the Voting Rights Act, arguing the law shifted toward facilitating race-based outcomes rather than preventing discrimination.
Harris defended the Supreme Court's emergency docket as a necessary resource for immediate national policies, while justices recently upheld the administration's right to withdraw temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti and Syria.