Friend of the court and friend of the plaintiff are not the same.
I just googled it. "An amicus curiae (literally, "friend of the court"; plural: amici curiae) is someone who is NOT A PARTY TO A CASE who assists a court by offering information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues in the case. The decision on whether to consider an amicus brief lies within the discretion of the court. The phrase amicus curiae is legal Latin. " source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amicus_curiae
Hopefully this is just a technicality, and what they really "mean" is that they also feel their citizens have been damaged by the same matter Texas describes in its suit.
Edited to add: okay I just read some of the actual document, which says "MISSOURI AND 16 OTHER STATES AS AMICI CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF’S MOTION..." so helps answer part of my question I had...
In fact, the Court can allow Amicus briefs that support both sides, oppose both, say something completely out of left field. Basically anyone who the Court thinks might have some valuable input that isn't adequately covered by the two parties' own briefs. I've seen one that said ~"both these fools are conspiring to trick you, don't rule for either one."
What does Amici curiae mean?
I agree with Texas and THIS fucking matters !!
Are you sure? Are you an attorney? I am not.
Friend of the court and friend of the plaintiff are not the same.
I just googled it. "An amicus curiae (literally, "friend of the court"; plural: amici curiae) is someone who is NOT A PARTY TO A CASE who assists a court by offering information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues in the case. The decision on whether to consider an amicus brief lies within the discretion of the court. The phrase amicus curiae is legal Latin. " source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amicus_curiae
Hopefully this is just a technicality, and what they really "mean" is that they also feel their citizens have been damaged by the same matter Texas describes in its suit.
Edited to add: okay I just read some of the actual document, which says "MISSOURI AND 16 OTHER STATES AS AMICI CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF’S MOTION..." so helps answer part of my question I had...
Impartial voluntary advisor to a case.
lol I bet my state will join the defense and be like "please stop and let us cheat!"
Yeah, both sides can have Amici curiae.
In fact, the Court can allow Amicus briefs that support both sides, oppose both, say something completely out of left field. Basically anyone who the Court thinks might have some valuable input that isn't adequately covered by the two parties' own briefs. I've seen one that said ~"both these fools are conspiring to trick you, don't rule for either one."
Amicus / Amici means "fren / frens!"
As in, "friend of the court" - we agree with the ones doing the filing and think it should go forward.
You're all my Amici pedes