Since 1977, the Atlantic Legal Foundation has filed amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs in key Supreme Court, federal court of appeals, and state appellate court cases involving legal issues that align with one or more of the Foundation’s core advocacy areas: individual liberty, free enterprise, property rights, limited and responsible government, sound science in judicial and regulatory proceedings, and effective education, including parental rights and school choice.

The Foundation continuously monitors appellate cases for possible amicus participation, and frequently is requested by litigating parties’ counsel to consider filing an amicus brief. Counsel who wish to request or recommend Atlantic Legal Foundation amicus support in a particular case should complete our Amicus Support Request and submit it to ALF email to ALF Executive Vice President & General Counsel Larry Ebner.

For additional information about the Amicus Curiae Program, please contact Mr. Ebner or Atlantic Legal Foundation Chairman & President Dan Fisk.

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Recent Amicus Briefs

The Foundation’s most recent amicus filings are highlighted below. Please click on each case to read more.

ALF Brief Urges Full 11th Circuit To Enforce Federal Preemption of Pesticide Failure-To-Warn Claims

Carson v. Monsanto Company, No. 21-10994 (11th Cir. en banc)

Sound Science
March 16, 2023

ALF Brief Opposes Governmental “Home Equity Theft”

Tyler v. Hennepin County, Minnesota, No. 22-166 (Supreme Court) (merits stage)

Property Rights
March 3, 2023

ALF Brief Opposes Exclusion of Industry Scientists From Key EPA Advisory Committee

Young v. EPA, No. 22-5305 (D.C. Circuit)

Sound Science
March 1, 2023

ALF Amicus Brief Supports Primacy & Benefits of Arbitration Over Litigation

Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski, No. 22-105 (Supreme Court) (merits stage)

Civil Justice
January 27, 2023
US Treasury

ALF Argues That Half-Trillion Dollar Student Debt Cancellation Is Unconstitutional

Biden v. Nebraska, No. 22-506 & Department of Education v. Brown, No. 22-535 (Supreme Court) (merits stage)

Limited Government
January 12, 2023

ALF Brief Argues Federal Law Preempts California Ban On Sale Of USDA-Approved Poultry Product

Association des Éleveurs de Canards et d’Oies du Quebec v. Bonta, No. 22-472 (Supreme Court) (petition stage)

Free Enterprise, Individual Liberty
December 9, 2022

ALF Brief Supports Broad Protection For In-House Attorney-Client Communications

In Re Grand Jury, No. 21-1397 (Supreme Court) (merits stage)

Civil Justice
November 23, 2022

ALF Amicus Brief Argues That School District’s Transgender Student Policy Violates Parental Rights

Parents Defending Education v. Linn-Mar Community School District, No. 22-2927 (8th Cir.)

Effective Education, Individual Liberty
November 9, 2022

ALF Argues That Government Cannot Deputize Social Media To Suppress Free Speech That Questions Science Behind COVID Messaging

Changizi v. Department of Health and Human Services, No. 22-3573 (6th Cir.)

Individual Liberty, Sound Science
October 31, 2022
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