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antigop Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-21-04 08:58 AM
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Question on Solicitor General -- can anyone answer
It is my understanding that the US Solicitor General (Olsen) is responsible for stating the US government's position before the Supreme Court.

Question:
Does the Solicitor General provide a statement or brief for EVERY case that comes before the US Supreme Court?
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Gothmog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-21-04 09:57 AM
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1. No, only cases where US is a party
The Solicitor General represents the US govt before the Supreme Court in most cases. He is only required to file briefs and to make an appearance in those cases.

In addition, the Solicitor General will file amicus or friend of the court briefs in other cases where the US govt. is not a party. For example, Olsen intervened and filed an amicus brief in the University of Michigan affirmative action case. The solicitor general has total discretion as to which cases amicus briefs are filed.
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