Who is charged with drafting cert memos, which summarize the facts, describe the legal arguments, and make a recommendation as to whether the Supreme Court should take the case?
A) the chief justice
B) the associate justices
C) the attorney general of the United States
D) Supreme Court clerks
E) the U.S. Attorney's Office in each state

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Supreme Court clerks are responsible for drafting cert memos. They assist the justices by summarizing the facts and legal arguments of cases and making recommendations on whether the Court should grant certiorari.

Who Is Charged with Drafting Cert Memos, Which Summarize the Facts