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D. John Sauer

D. John Sauer

American lawyer

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  • Oct 1

    US Supreme Court agrees to review Trump administration mandatory detention policy

    The US Supreme Court will hear an appeal by the Trump administration over its policy denying bond hearings to undocumented immigrants during deportation proceedings.

  • Sep 29

    US Supreme Court permits third-country deportations as Burundi agrees to receive migrants

    The US Supreme Court temporarily lifted lower-court restrictions on sending deportees to third countries, while Burundi agreed to accept non-criminal migrants under bilateral arrangements.

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