United States of America
Amicus Curiae
Paul D. Clement, Acting Solicitor GeneralThe United States is filing an amicus brief in this case because of the constitutional issues involved. Paul D. Clement was named Acting Solicitor General on July 12, 2004. He had served as Principal Deputy Solicitor General since 2001. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University. He received his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1994. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for the Respondents as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on January 28, 2005.Petitioner and his amici advocate the adoption of rigid and sweeping…
