Amicus curiae briefs are written arguments submitted to the courts by individuals or groups who are not parties to a case, but who have an interest in its outcome. They are intended to provide additional information and insight that may help the court reach a decision. These briefs can be submitted by any interested party, including organizations, legal scholars, government agencies, and individuals.

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Amicus Curiae Briefs

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Amicus curiae briefs

A) are written explanations of a court decision.
B) are lawsuits submitted by interest groups.
C) consist of written arguments submitted to the courts in support of one side of a case.
D) enable groups of similarly situated plaintiffs to combine similar grievances into a single suit.
E) are legal arguments submitted by the president's attorneys advocating the United States government's position in an important federal court case.

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