Mission of the AHLC

Appignani Humanist Legal Center Launches with a Strong Start

Despite the Humanist movement's long history of utilizing the courts to stand-up for our rights, no group has ever had more than a handful of lawyers assisting with the process. To address this, and to ensure that our constitutional rights are represented in court, the American Humanist Association (AHA) launched the Appignani Humanist Legal Center (AHLC) in mid-May 2006. Through amicus activity and litigation, our team of pro-bono lawyers, including Humanist luminaries such as Jim McCollum, Wendy Kaminer, and Michael Newdow, provides legal assistance to defend the constitutional rights of religious and secular minorities by directly challenging clear violations of the law where it relates to First Amendment/Establishment Clause concerns.

Latest News

Suit Filed to Stop Injection of God into Inauguration

The Appignani Humanist Legal Center is involved in a new lawsuit to stop plans to include prayer and a religious oath in the forthcoming inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States.

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Read about the AHLC's other recent legal action