Amicus Curiae Program

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 important legal issues that align with one or more of our mission 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.

We continuously monitor Supreme Court and other appeals for possible ALF amicus participation, and frequently are requested by litigating parties or their counsel to provide amicus support. Counsel who would like us to consider filing an amicus brief in a particular case should complete our Amicus Support Request and email it to ALF Executive Vice President & General Counsel Larry Ebner.

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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.

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Supreme Court Should Narrowly Interpret Federal Arbitration Act’s “Transportation Workers” Exemption

Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock (24-935) (Supreme Court) (petition)

Free Enterprise
March 31, 2025
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Supreme Court Should Decide Whether DHS Has Independent Authority To Allow Visa Holders To Work In The United States

Save Jobs USA v. Dep't of Homeland Security (24-923) (Supreme Court) (petition)

Free Enterprise, Limited Government, Separation of Powers
March 18, 2025

Amicus Brief Argues That Charter Schools Are Not “State Actors”

Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond & St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond (24-394 & 24-396) (Supreme Court) (merits)

Effective Education
March 13, 2025
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ALF Argues That Class Actions Must Not Include Uninjured Class Members

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, dba Labcorp v. Davis (24-304) (Supreme Court) (merits)

Civil Justice
March 12, 2025
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ALF Urges Supreme Court To Uphold FDA Enforcement Exclusivity

Sprout Foods, Inc. v. Davidson, et al., No. 24-737 (Supreme Court) (petition)

Civil Justice, Free Enterprise, Limited Government, Sound Science
February 12, 2025
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ALF Urges Supreme Court To Reject “Post-Judgment Vertical Forum Shopping”

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. & Whole Foods Market, Inc. v. Sarah Palmquist (24-724) (Supreme Court) (petition)

Civil Justice, Sound Science
February 3, 2025
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ALF Advocates Broad View of “Statutory Standing” To Challenge Federal Regulatory Actions

Food and Drug Administration v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. (23-1187) (Supreme Court) (merits)

Free Enterprise, Limited Government
December 18, 2024

ALF Urges Supreme Court To Reject Expansive View of Product Manufacturers’ Aiding-and-Abetting Liability

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos (23-1141) (Supreme Court) (merits)

Civil Justice, Free Enterprise, Limited Government
December 3, 2024

ALF Urges Federal Circuit To Enforce District Courts’ Rule 702 Expert Testimony Gatekeeping Role In Patent Infringement Cases

EcoFactor, Inc. v. Google LLC, No. 23-1101 (Fed. Cir. en banc)

Civil Justice
November 26, 2024
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