United States of America
Amicus Curiae
Theodore B. Olson, Solicitor GeneralThe United States is an amicus in this case because of the U.S. Justice Department’s role in enforcing the Hobbs Act and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Although the United States supports the Petitioners’ view of the Hobbs Act, it does not support their contention that a court can order injunctions in civil RICO cases. Theodore B. Olson was nominated to be Solicitor General by President George W. Bush on February 14, 2001, and was confirmed by the Senate on May 24. Prior to that, he was a partner in the law firm…
