By Filing Amicus Curiae Briefs?

An amicus curiae brief is a persuasive legal document filed by a person or entity in a case, usually while the case is on appeal, in which it is not a party but has an interest in the outcome—typically the rule of law that would be established by the court in its ruling.

Who files amicus curiae briefs and why?

Amicus briefs are filed by people who typically take the position of one side in a case, in the process supporting a cause that has some bearing on the issues in the case. The groups most likely to file amicus briefs are businesses, academics, government entities, non-profits and trade associations.

What is the purpose of the amicus brief?

2 Amicus briefs serve multiple purposes, including to: address policy issues; provide a more sympathetic advocate; supplement or bolster a party's brief; provide historical perspective or technical assistance; endorse a party; or seek to mitigate or expand the effects of a potentially important prior court opinion, ...