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DeFunis v. Odegaard

Citations: 415 U.S. 908; 94 S. Ct. 1401Docket: No. 73-235

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; February 19, 1974; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Certiorari was granted by the Supreme Court of Washington, case number 414 U.S. 1038. The court denied the motions of the Anti-Defamation League of the B’nai B’rith and the National Council of Jewish Women, among others, to participate in oral arguments as amici curiae. In contrast, the motions from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, and the American Bar Association to file briefs as amici curiae were granted. Additionally, the motion from the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies to adopt the amicus curiae brief of the State of Ohio was denied.

Legal Issues Addressed

Adoption of Amicus Curiae Briefs by Other Parties

Application: The motion by an organization to adopt an existing amicus curiae brief was denied by the court.

Reasoning: Additionally, the motion from the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies to adopt the amicus curiae brief of the State of Ohio was denied.

Filing of Amicus Curiae Briefs

Application: The Supreme Court of Washington allowed certain organizations to file briefs as amici curiae.

Reasoning: In contrast, the motions from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, and the American Bar Association to file briefs as amici curiae were granted.

Participation of Amici Curiae in Oral Arguments

Application: The Supreme Court of Washington denied motions by certain organizations to participate in oral arguments as amici curiae.

Reasoning: The court denied the motions of the Anti-Defamation League of the B’nai B’rith and the National Council of Jewish Women, among others, to participate in oral arguments as amici curiae.