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Another amicus brief is from the whistleblower who disclosed to Congress how intentionally USPS is working to disenfranchise eligible, lawful voters. The brief is VERY detailed. Available at https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/26/26A305/423445/20260908170416299_USPS%20Amicus%20FINAL.pdf.
Amicus briefs are submitted by parties recognized as “friends of the court,” that is, parties with particular interest and expertise in the matter. 1/ #LawFedi
I’m reading some of the briefs that have been filed with the Roberts Court re the Trump regime’s effort to get the Roberts Six to stay Judge Talwani’s preliminary injunction prohibiting Trump and USPS from taking over vote-from-home in the 2026 election.
Yiddish has now entered the chat! Here’s a quote from an amicus brief submitted on behalf of the states. 1/ #LawFedi
Generally, amici pursue in depth a specific aspect of the facts or law relevant to the dispute, whereas to the parties themselves write more broadly. Since there are tight page limits on the briefs, this combination of broadness and specificity gives a court a fairly complete picture. 2/