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Appalachian Citizens' Law Center

We Fight for Justice in the Coalfields

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We fight for

  • Justice in the coalfields
  • Miners’ Health & Safety
  • environmental justice
  • a better future
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The Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center

is a nonprofit law firm that fights
for justice in the coalfields by:

Representing coal miners and their families on issues of black lung and mine safety


Working with grassroots groups and individuals to protect the land and people from misuse and degradation caused by extractive industries


Analyzing and advocating for policy that addresses the legacy costs of the coal industry and invests in the future of the region

Learn more about our mission

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News & Articles

  • Black Lung Bulletin: V. 2, Issue 3

    January 19, 2023ACLC NewsAdvocacyBlack Lung

    Click the link below to look at our most recent issue of the Black Lung Bulletin, which is a collaborative publication that incorporates stories and updates from miners and families affected by black lung and experts in the field. The publication is circulated to hundreds of households across the region.
  • Advocates urge Congress to update black lung program

    December 9, 2022ACLC NewsAdvocacyBlack Lung

    This article by Katie Myers features ACLC Black Lung Organizer Courtney Rhoades. Read the article here.
  • Why Miners Need the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act More Than Ever

    November 18, 2022Black LungUncategorized

    The Inflation Reduction Act secured a permanent extension of funding for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund – a resource that tens of thousands of miners who worked for bankrupt, dissolved, or disappeared companies can utilize to get health insurance coverage and a small living stipend. Tens of thousands more rely on black lung benefits […]
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We’ve got
your back.

ACLC works with coal miners, their families and residents of the coalfields who are seeking justice. We provide legal services free of charge.

Black lung victims and widows


Landowners trying to prevent mining


And many more.

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Pursuing justice by empowering Appalachian communities

We work to prevent the rampant abuse of Appalachian communities from extractive industries by:

Uniting direct legal work with advocacy, policy, and research on issues of environmental justice and miners’ health and safety


Securing millions of dollars in black lung benefits for coal miners and their survivors


Representing hundreds of Appalachian citizens in defense of a safe and clean environment


Partnering with a broad coalition of aligned organizations to craft and support strong policy initiatives that expand protections for Central Appalachian workers and communities

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Appalachian Citizens' Law Center

317 Main St, Whitesburg, KY 41858

(877) 637-3929 Toll Free

(606) 633-3929

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  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Staff & Board
    • Internships & Fellowships
    • Job Openings
    • Contact
    • Financials
  • What We Do
    • Environmental Justice
    • Miners’ Health & Safety
    • Policy & Research
    • Advocacy
  • Get Help
    • Federal Black Lung Benefits
    • Black Lung Associations
    • Environmental Problems
    • Mine Safety Discrimination
  • Take Action
  • News
  • DONATE TO FLOOD RECOVERY

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