Amicus Brief Database

Amicus curiae, literally "friend of the court," briefs have proven to be one of the most effective means of addressing antisemitism, hate, discrimination and bigotry.

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San Francisco v. Trump (Northern District of California, 2017)

Amicus Brief
This case is a challenge to President Donald Trump's executive order withholding federal funds to "sanctuary" jurisdictions. ADL filed a brief urging the court to issue an injunction, arguing that the executive order threatens to cause immediate and irreparable harm.
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La Clínica de la Raza v. Trump (N. District of CA); State of California v. Dept. of Homeland Security (N. District of CA); State of New York v. Dept. of Homeland Security (S. District of NY); Make the Road New York v. Cuccinelli (S. District of NY) (2019)

Amicus Brief
The mission of ADL is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.
Read more about La Clínica de la Raza v. Trump (N. District of CA); State of California v. Dept. of Homeland Security (N. District of CA); State of New York v. Dept. of Homeland Security (S. District of NY); Make the Road New York v. Cuccinelli (S. District of NY) (2019)

Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of CA; Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. v. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; McAleenan, Acting Sec. of Homeland Security v. Vidal (U.S. Supreme Court, 2019)

Amicus Brief
The mission of ADL is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.
Read more about Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of CA; Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. v. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; McAleenan, Acting Sec. of Homeland Security v. Vidal (U.S. Supreme Court, 2019)