Blogged here was a discussion of the initial government response to amici filing briefs in the Rubashkin case.  It is nice to see that the government has now withdrawn its objection to the filing of these briefs. Govts. Withdrawal of Objection – Download Government withdrawal of objection As previously stated, amici briefs serve an important function and courts often rely on amici to present matters that need to be addressed in a case.   So it is good to see the government – acting as "ministers of justice" – and having trust in the courts  to hear and read everything.

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