The 'Tenth Justice' And The Limits Of Influence

By Jacqueline Bell and Cristina Violante | October 1, 2017, 8:39 PM EDT

Although the solicitor general remains the most influential lawyer at the Supreme Court, the growing ranks of specialty advocates are finding increasing success against the “tenth justice.”

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