11th Cir. R. 40-9: En Banc Amicus Briefs
Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the Eleventh Circuit — Title VII. General Provisions
The United States or its officer or agency or a state may file an en banc amicus brief without the consent of the parties or leave of court. Any other amicus curiae must request leave of court by filing a motion accompanied by the proposed brief in conformance with FRAP 29(a)(3) through (a)(5) and the corresponding circuit rules. An amicus curiae must file its en banc brief, accompanied by a motion for filing when necessary, no later than the due date of the principal en banc brief of the party being supported. An amicus curiae that does not support either party must file its en banc brief, accompanied by a motion for filing when necessary, no later than the due date of the appellant’s or petitioner’s principal en banc brief. An amicus curiae must also comply with 11th Cir. R. 40-8.