Marcia Coyle reports on the National Law Journal:
The 67 amicus briefs in what is simply known as "the D.C. gun case" fail to topple the record number filed in the University of Michigan affirmative action cases in 2003 — 107 — but they easily fit within the top 10 filings at the high court . . .
But does the number of amicus briefs matter? Collins’ studies conclude it does.
"It’s not determinative," he said, explaining, "A number of factors shape the choices justices make, but over time, pretty consistently justices tend to rule on the side with the largest number of briefs."
Although remarkable because of their number, the gun amicus briefs also are notable for what is missing.
