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The Role of Amicus Curiae Briefs in Shaping Judicial Decisions

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In the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the NAACP encouraged the filing of amicus briefs from psychologists and other experts, which provided social science evidence that contributed to the Court's decision that segregated schools were unconstitutional.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a courtroom where only the two sides speak—but then, a stranger raises their hand and asks to be heard. In many courts, that stranger can, and often does, reshape the outcome.