Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, et al., Amici Curiae
John C. Neiman, Jr., Counsel of Record
Alabama, Arizona, and Colorado are joined in this brief by 14 other States. John C. Neiman, Jr., is the solicitor general for the State of Alabama. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for Respondent as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on November 25, 2013. This case’s factual backdrop underscores the important role advice and consent plays in safeguarding federalism. The Senate’s concerns over the nominees at issue here arose, in substantial part, from National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) actions that had undermined State interests. The Senate must be able to use the advice-and-consent process to…
