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Legal Advocacy
Launched in 2006, the Appignani Humanist Legal Center (AHLC) is the legal arm of the American Humanist Association. AHLC’s team of attorneys provide the zealous advocacy that Humanists and others need to defend constitutional rights and strengthen the wall of separation between church and state.
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Recent Lawsuits
Donna Cave, et al.
v.
Cole Jester
Status Ongoing
American Humanist Association
v.
West Virginia Water Development Authority
Status Ongoing
Rojas
v.
City of Ocala, Florida
Status Completed
American Humanist Association
v.
Elementary School District No. 22 of Adair County, Oklahoma
Status Completed
Recent Amicus Briefs
St. Mary Catholic Parish
v.
Lisa Roy
Status Ongoing
Ken L. Salazar, Secretary of The Interior
v.
Frank Buono
Status Completed
Christian Legal Society Chapter of The University of California, Hastings College of the Law
v.
Leo P. Martinez
Status Completed
Robert Moss
v.
Spartanburg County School District No. 7
Status Completed
Featured News
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Federal Judge Sides With Humanists on Monumental 10 Commandments Victory in Arkansas Press Releases
Federal Judge Sides With Humanists on Monumental 10 Commandments Victory in Arkansas
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VICTORY: Court rules grant to out-of-state Catholic Institution violates West Virginia Constitution Press Releases
VICTORY: Court rules grant to out-of-state Catholic Institution violates West Virginia Constitution
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ACLU-WV, American Humanists Challenge $5 Million Water Funds Grant to ‘Radically Catholic’ School Press Releases
ACLU-WV, American Humanists Challenge $5 Million Water Funds Grant to ‘Radically Catholic’ School
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American Humanist Association Wins First Amendment Case Against City of Ocala Press Releases
American Humanist Association Wins First Amendment Case Against City of Ocala
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Oklahoma School District Ends Unconstitutional Religion Lessons Thanks to AHA Lawsuit Press Releases
Oklahoma School District Ends Unconstitutional Religion Lessons Thanks to AHA Lawsuit
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