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amicus curiae briefs
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9 total, signed by 113 different organizations
They are submitted by amicus curie, or friends of the court. Usually these are people or organizations that are interested in the outcome of an appellate decision, even though they are not directly involved.
Amicus curiae is a Latin term that translates to "friend of the court." It refers to a person or group who is not a party to a legal case but offers information or expertise to assist the court in making a decision. Amicus curiae briefs are often submitted by individuals or organizations with a strong interest or expertise in the subject matter of the case.
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An amicus curiae is brought about by the need to take into account additional information on court cases, such as expert opinion.
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"An amicus curiae is someone who is not a party to a case but offers expertise or information to assist the court in making a decision."
An amica curiae is a female amicus curiae, a person or entity who has been allowed by the court to plead or make submissions, but who is not directly involved in the action.