Without a Little Help from Your Friends: The Supreme Court's Rejection of the American Jewish Congress Amicus Brief in NAACP v. Alabama ex rel. Patterson (1958).

  • Published In: Journal of Supreme Court History, 2025, v. 50, n. 1. P. 54 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Knowles-Gardner, Helen J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the Supreme Court's refusal of the American Jewish Congress's amicus brief in NAACP v. Alabama ex rel. Patterson (1958), a case involving Alabama's attempt to expel the NAACP from the state. It details the challenges faced by the AJC in submitting the brief and discusses changes in Supreme Court rules regarding such briefs. The collaboration between the NAACP and the AJC, as well as the broader civil rights context of the 1950s, are also explored. Despite the rejection of the amicus brief, the AJC's support influenced the NAACP's Reply Brief and Justice Harlan's opinion in the case. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Supreme Court History. 2025/01, Vol. 50, Issue 1, p54
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1059-4329
  • DOI:10.1353/sch.2025.a953247
  • Accession Number:184475902
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