Public interest law and advocacy for a just and healthy Appalachia
Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center
We combine legal advocacy, policy work, and community partnerships to help citizens engage in and influence the systems that shape their lives.
We fight for
Miner Safety
and Health
Environmental
Justice
Water and
Energy Equity
Flood and
Climate Resilience
Our strategy
Legal
advocacy
Win benefits for miners with black lung, protect workers from discrimination, and hold coal companies accountable for safety.
Policy
advocacy
Push for laws that protect people, land, and future generations while ensuring coalfield voices are heard in decision-making.
Research + analysis
Turn community data into evidence-based solutions that reach policymakers, driving smarter laws and better protections.
Coalition building
Organize with grassroots advocates and frontline partners to strengthen movements for long-term justice and resilience.
Latest News
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Trump Administration Uses Ridiculous Excuse to Indefinitely Delay Black Lung Safeguards
For Immediate Release: April 9, 2026 COAL COUNTRY – As the Trump Administration continues to tout that it is bringing back the coal industry, the safeguards that could…
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Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center’s statement on the President’s proposed FY27 budget
Today, the administration released a budget proposal for FY27 that will hurt Central Appalachian families. The budget completely eliminates funding for the Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP),…
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Appalachian Advocates Release New Report Sharing Policy Lessons Learned from Helene
PRESS RELEASE: March 19, 2026 READ THE REPORT Watch the Press Conference APPALACHIA — Today, Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center released a new report outlining how lessons learned in…
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