New Delhi, April 1 -- John Sauer, the current US Solicitor General, is spearheading the legal defense of President Donald Trump's controversial executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship.

Arguing before the Supreme Court of the United States, Sauer framed the administration's position as a necessary correction to long-standing legal interpretations.

"Unrestricted birthright citizenship contradicts the practice of the overwhelming majority of modern nations," Sauer told the court.

"It demeans the priceless and profound gift of American citizenship."

Since taking office as Solicitor General in 2025, Sauer has become one of the administration's most important legal strategists, arguing major cases tied to executive power,...