a party to

But Hezbollah, a paramilitary faction and political party which is backed by Iran, is not officially a party to the agreement.

It also bars elected officials from making decisions in certain cases if they have received more than $250 from a party to the case in the last 12 months.

It has filed an amicus brief - legal documents submitted by someone not a party to the case but with an interest in it, offering information or expertise, usually with the hope of influencing the outcome.

"All it needed was a party to stand up for those two principles."

Aini, who is not a party to the suit against UC Irvine, is preparing to return to class Sept. 26.