amicus curiae
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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
What are known as amicus curiae briefs can be filed by interested third parties to strengthen the need for a petition to be seen by the court.
From Salon • Nov. 5, 2022
They filed an amicus curiae brief in the GlaxoSmithKline vs.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2022
He was subsequently named an amicus curiae in Fischer’s case and sat in on and participated in all of the legal proceedings.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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