Solicitor General Seeks Staff as Justices Request More Responses

The US Supreme Court has been increasingly asking for the federal government to respond to requests for review in criminal cases, suggesting at least one justice is taking a closer look at these appeals.

The court “has become more likely to call for a response if OSG initially waives its right to respond,” the Justice Department said in its 2024 budget justification, using shorthand for Office of the Solicitor General. The OSG litigates all high court cases involving the US and federal agencies.

As a result of the increasing requests, the office filed responses in 25% of criminal appeals seeking ...