Judge Sidney Thomas of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Photo: Jason Doiy/The Recorder Nixing Amicus Brief Consent Requirement Would Spur Recusal Issues, Judge Says
"If you don't require leave of court," amici could file briefs to target the recusal of a certain judge, Ninth Circuit Judge Sidney Thomas said.
October 19, 2023 at 05:03 PM
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A judiciary rules committee is weighing whether it should nix the requirement that amici seek consent from the parties or the court's permission before filing briefs, as the U.S. Supreme Court did last year.
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