An amicus curiae ("friend of the court")brief provides a court with the view held by

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An amicus curiae brief is filed by an interest that is not a direct party to the case, providing the court with their view on the matter. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. The Justice Department (B) and solicitor general (E) may file amicus briefs, but they are not the only entities that can do so. The House and Senate judiciary committees (C) do not typically file amicus briefs, and the American Bar Association (D) may file amicus briefs, but they do not represent the only organization that can do so.

An Amicus Curiae ("Friend of the Court")brief Provides a Court