First among friends interest groups, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the right to privacy
Title:
First among friends interest groups, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the right to privacy
Author:
Samuels, Suzanne Uttaro.
ISBN:
9780313051746
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Publication Information:
Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2004.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiii, 284 p.)
Contents:
Introduction : decision-making in the U.S. Supreme Court -- The right to privacy created : Poe v. Ullman and Griswold v. Connecticut -- Amici curiae and the abortion debate -- Amici curiae and assistance in dying -- Amici curiae and protected relationships -- Conclusions.
Abstract:
Investigates how the use of the amicus curiae, or friend of the court brief allows groups to influence judicial decision-making by providing the Justices with much needed data and legal arguments.
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Electronic Access:
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