[MayflowerMadam]

But it only looks like an Amicus brief — not as if the states are actually participating in the suit as co-Plaintiffs with Texas.

But I’m not an attorney, so I could be totally off base.

[AnglePark]

No, I think you’re right. They’ve filed to be “friends of the court,” and not as plaintiffs. Still, it strengthens the case, and they can provide legal support and expand upon the case from Texas. (Also, from what I understand.)

[InterceptPoint]

But it only looks like an Amicus brief — not as if the states are actually participating in the suit as co-Plaintiffs with Texas.
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I’m no lawyer but an Amicus Brief seems to me to be the appropriate way states can put into writing their support for the Texas lawsuit.

To the MSM it is just a “long shot” or a “last gasp effort “ to overthrow the will of the people with zero evidence. That is their story and they are sticking to it.

I think it is a big deal. Adding 17 states in support of Texas has to impress the Supremes even if it it goes unnoticed by the NYT.

[SE Mom]

If the other states “joined” the Texas suit we’d be here til Easter. This shows the strength of support without the delay of actually filing. If there was no time constraint they’d file with Texas.