National Association of Counties, National League of Cities, et al.
Amici Curiae
Richard Ruda, Counsel of Record The National Association of Counties and the National League of Cities are joined in this brief by four other groups, all representing the interests of State, county, and municipal governments and officials. Richard Ruda is the chief counsel for the State & Local Legal Center, which provides legal assistance to State and local governments involved in Supreme Court cases. He received his law degree from Harvard University. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for the Petitioner as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on December 13, 2006. The use of deadly force…
