US · guidance
Justice Manual § 2-2.123
Necessity of Authorization by Solicitor General—Amicus Brief
The authorization of the Solicitor General is required for the filing of any amicus brief in all federal or state appellate courts. See 28 C.F.R. 0.20(c).
History
[updated July 2018] [cited in JM 4-10.010]
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- justice.gov
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- 2026-09-20
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- jm-2026-09-20
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