The unwritten tradition whereby nominations for state-level federal court judicial posts are not confirmed if they are opposed by a senator of the president's party from the state in which the nominee will serve is known as amicus curiae.

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The tradition described is known as "senatorial courtesy," not "amicus curiae." "Amicus curiae" refers to a "friend of the court" brief, which is unrelated to judicial nominations.

The Unwritten Tradition Whereby Nominations for State-Level Federal Court Judicial