LutheranPhilosopher

An Amicus Posting

Here’s a concept from the practice of law that we can apply more widely for the common good: amicus curiae. The Latin term means “friend of the court or assembly.” It signals a friendly contribution from someone who is not one of the litigants, but is nonetheless committed to the matter at issue and wants to help the court to rule honestly, fairly, and according to the text of the Constitution....