amicus curiae
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal after more than 20 organizations submitted amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” briefs in favor of Landor.
From Salon • Nov. 9, 2025
Writing in dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor cited an amicus curiae brief submitted by former consular officers explaining that the interview process is fundamentally flawed:
From Slate • Jul. 23, 2024
Snohomish, King and Pierce counties were represented as amicus curiae or friends of the court and complained that DSHS’ failures have affected local criminal legal systems across the state.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023
Huber is among scores of industry executives and business leaders who signed onto an amicus curiae brief before the Supreme Court.
From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2023
The attorneys for the Department of Justice called themselves amicus curiae, saying they were prepared to offer more than one hundred witnesses to support the order for integration.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
