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		AnimalMuppet on Dec 10, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: YouTube to remove content that alleges widespread ... Then the media are speaking inaccurately. I have never heard them mention that these are amicus briefs. All they say is "joining". I'm not saying that you're wrong. I'm saying that the media do a deplorable job of reporting accurately.

mullingitover on Dec 10, 2020 [–]

Even Fox News says it accurately. Headline: "Missouri, 16 other states file brief supporting Texas suit to delay presidential elector appointment"

(emphasis added) An amicus brief is also known as a 'brief.'

[1] https://www.foxnews.com/politics/missouri-16-other-states-fi...

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