amicus curiae
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As the judge made clear in his order appointing Clement amicus curiae, he wanted “the benefit of adversarial briefing” and “adversarial testing of the Government’s position.”
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2025
Cady filed an application for an amicus curiae brief this week to oppose the resentencing.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 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
Word was whispered down our line that amicus curiae meant “friend of the court.”
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
