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Third parties can also file briefs with the court to assert their own arguments; these are known as “friend of the court” or amicus curiae briefs.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

As the judge made clear in his order appointing Clement amicus curiae, he wanted “the benefit of adversarial briefing” and “adversarial testing of the Government’s position.”

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2025

Cady filed an application for an amicus curiae brief this week to oppose the resentencing.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

Snohomish, King and Pierce counties were represented as amicus curiae or friends of the court and complained that DSHS’ failures have affected local criminal legal systems across the state.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Word was whispered down our line that amicus curiae meant “friend of the court.”

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals