United States of America, Amicus Curiae
Elizabeth B. Prelogar, Acting Solicitor General
The United States filed an amicus brief in this case because of the constitutional issues involved. Elizabeth B. Prelogar was named principal deputy solicitor general by Joe Biden in January 2021, at which point she also became acting solicitor general. On Aug. 11, the president nominated her to be solicitor general. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for Petitioner as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on March 1, 2021. …