What is an amicus curiae brief?

a. a written argument submitted to a court in support of one side of a case
b. a petition to remove a judge from a court case
c. a petition submitted to Congress in support of or opposition to a judicial nominee
d. a petition submitted to an executive branch agency requesting a review of the agency's decision


a

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