A WAVE OF “friend of the court” briefs filed Thursday and Friday in federal court for the District of Columbia expressed support for a law firm targeted by President Donald Trump because of the firm’s prior representation of Democratic candidates, most notably Hillary Clinton.
Friend of the court or “amicus” briefs are court filings by individuals or groups who are not parties to a lawsuit but offer their views on the matter being litigated to aid the judge in reaching a disposition. Amicus filings are common in high stakes cases where the result is expected to have ramifications beyond the parties in front of the court.
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