The following cases or matters must be forwarded to the Chief of the Law and Policy Section by telephone (202-514-1442) or e-mail: (1) requests for the United States to participate as an amicus curiae in trial court cases in which the subject matter is within the scope of the authorities of the Division; and (2) challenges to the constitutionality of a statute pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2403(a), Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.1, involving a challenge to the constitutionality of a statute that is within the scope of the authorities of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, where the United States is not already a party.

The Law and Policy Section is available to consult or coordinate on other matters within the authority of the Division, including cross-cutting litigation matters, litigation or other matters raising international issues, policies, rulemakings, legislative inquiries, or other matters in the Section’s area of responsibility.

[updated April 2018]