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 advance justice for coalfield communities in Central Appalachia.
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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House members introduce bill to increase black lung disability compensation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, three U.S. representatives introduced the Support Our Miners Act, a bill that will increase the black lung disability…
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Major Disaster Relief Priority for Appalachia Passes Congress as Part of Housing Bill
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes Three-Year Authorization of Flexible Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds APPALACHIA — A priority of the Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition…
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June 2026 Newsletter -Water Shutoffs in Kentucky
New report finds punitive water shutoff policies When a household budget is stretched thin, the loss of a basic utility can quickly turn financial strain into a crisis.…
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