Congressional participation as amicus curiae before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Abstract

Introduction : Congress befriends the court -- Members of Congress as "friends of the court" -- Choosing when to file -- Congressional motivations for filing amicus curiae briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court -- When Congress speaks, does the Supreme Court listen? -- Congressional amici and the future of Congress-court relations.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Jan 1 2005

Keywords

  • Amicus curiae -- United States
  • Legislators -- United States
  • United States -- Congress -- Membership
  • United States -- Supreme Court -- Rules and practice

Disciplines

  • Arts and Humanities
  • History
  • Political History

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