Public interest law and advocacy for a just and healthy Appalachia
Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center
We fight for justice in the coalfields
Our focus
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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Filling the Gaps: Assessing MSHA’s Silica Dust Sampling
Since 2009, coal miners and their allies have pushed the federal government to implement a silica dust standard to prevent exposure to the silica dust implicated in the…
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Black Lung Bulletin Vol. 4 Issue 1
Below is our most recent issue of the Black Lung Bulletin, a collaborative publication that incorporates stories and updates from miners and families affected by black lung and…
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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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