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Trump Administration Intervenes in Supreme Court Uninvited

2/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is intervening in Supreme Court cases without invitation.
Solicitor General D. John Sauer has filed at least five uninvited briefs.
Critics say this politicizes the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s role and advances the Republican agenda.
One case concerns a Colorado preschool admissions law the DOJ says could hinder religious exercise.
The Supreme Court is expected to decide these appeals soon, with three recommendations under consideration.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is intervening in Supreme Court cases without invitation.
Solicitor General D. John Sauer has filed at least five uninvited briefs.
Critics say this politicizes the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s role and advances the Republican agenda.
One case concerns a Colorado preschool admissions law the DOJ says could hinder religious exercise.
The Supreme Court is expected to decide these appeals soon, with three recommendations under consideration.