Assertion: amicus brief | /r/HasProperty | filed in appeal
Facets:
value: to the u.s. courts of appeals
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: commonly
type: DEGREE
value: cases broadly affecting
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Amicus briefs are commonly filed in appeals regarding matters of broad public interest, such as civil rights cases, cases broadly affecting such institutions as education or the powers of law enforcement.
text: In appeals to the U.S. courts of appeals, an amicus brief may be filed only if accompanied by written consent of all parties, or by leave of court granted on motion or at the request of the court, except that consent or leave shall not be required when the brief is presented by the United States or an officer or agency thereof.