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newyorker26

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What are amicus curiae briefs and what purpose do they serve? Why would a party want to be amicus curiae in a case?
 
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Because of the Supreme Court's decision in Regents of the University of California v.Bakke(1978), an affirmative action program that uses __________ would likely be deemed unconstitutional.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Define amicus curiae.
2, Discuss how an amicus, or friend of the court, can submit a brief in favor of one of the parties or to the court directly.
3, Explain why an amicus curiae, because the individual or company is not a party to the proceedings, can have more credibility with the court.

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Reply #2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Correct answers!


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