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Sogo

(5,009 posts) Wed Dec 9, 2020, 10:33 PM Dec 2020

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I think Rachel just inaccurately reported the 17 states as "joining" the Texas AG lawsuit.

I believe "joining" has a legal connotation meaning they are actually part of the lawsuit. But they simply filed a brief that says they acknowledge the suit.

Any more expert analysis?

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I think Rachel just inaccurately reported the 17 states as "joining" the Texas AG lawsuit. (Original Post) Sogo Dec 2020 OP

You're correct, elleng Dec 2020 #1

Donald J. Trump ex officio as POTUS Frasier Balzov Dec 2020 #2

Yes, a different status and approach. elleng Dec 2020 #3

elleng

(131,288 posts)

1. You're correct,

Reply to Sogo (Original post)

Wed Dec 9, 2020, 10:41 PM

Dec 2020

one doesn't 'join' a matter/lawsuit by filing an amicus brief, but it's an ok term for those not concerned with legal niceties.

Frasier Balzov

(2,676 posts)

2. Donald J. Trump ex officio as POTUS

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 9, 2020, 11:01 PM

Dec 2020

IS seeking to join as an aggrieved party however.

According to the SCOTUS docket.

elleng

(131,288 posts)

3. Yes, a different status and approach.

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 9, 2020, 11:09 PM

Dec 2020

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