United States of America, Amicus Curiae
Noel J. Francisco, Solicitor General
The United States has filed an amicus brief in this case because of the constitutional issues involved. Noel J. Francisco was nominated to be solicitor general by President Donald Trump on March 7, 2017, and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Sept. 19, 2017. He resigned on July 3, 2020. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for Petitioners as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on June 3, 2020. …