Amicus Curiae

Definition

Latin for 'friend of the court.' An amicus curiae is a person or organization that is not a party to the lawsuit but files a brief to give the court additional information or arguments that might be helpful. Courts are not required to follow or even consider amicus briefs.

Examples

• •More than 20 amicus curiae briefs were filed in this case, including briefs from AARP, the Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Solicitor General, and numerous state and local government associations.

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