Individual justices and the solicitor general: The amicus curiae cases, 1953-2000

Individual justices and the solicitor general: The amicus curiae cases, 1953-2000

Deen et al examine trends in individual voting decisions on cases where the solicitor general submitted an amicus curiae brief clearly indicating policy preferences to the Court. Findings reveal that, in general, justices accord the solicitor general's office with a substantial amount of suppor...

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Veröffentlicht in:Judicature 2005-09, Vol.89 (2), p.68
Hauptverfasser: Deen, Rebecca E, Ignagni, Joseph, Meernik, James
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Attitudes
Court decisions
Judges & magistrates
Preferences
Trends
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Zusammenfassung:Deen et al examine trends in individual voting decisions on cases where the solicitor general submitted an amicus curiae brief clearly indicating policy preferences to the Court. Findings reveal that, in general, justices accord the solicitor general's office with a substantial amount of support - the office is supported by every justice from 1953 to 2000 a majority of the time.
ISSN:0022-5800