Amicus Briefs
This page is currently under construction. Please stay tuned for more information about our friend-of-the-court briefs in many major cases related to religious freedom, marriage equality, reproductive access, civil rights, and more.
2019
Harold Shurtleff, et al. v. City of Boston, et al. (in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit)
Case No. 18-1898
Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Appellees and Affirmance (filed 3/11/2019)
Press Release
MARCH 11, 2019
Humanists Continue to Challenge Christian Symbols on Government Property in New Filing
Brian Fields, et al. v. Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, et al. (in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit)
Case Nos. 18-2974, 18-3167
Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Appellees Brian Fields, et al. (filed 3/01/2019)
Press Release
MARCH 1, 2019
Nonreligious Assert Religious Freedom in Invocations at PA House of Representatives
2018
Daniel Barker v. Patrick Conroy, et al. (in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit)
Case No. 17-5278
Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Petitioners (Daniel Barker) (filed 5/21/2018)
Press Release
MAY 21, 2018
Humanists File Brief in Congressional Invocation Appeal Case
AHA argues government cannot bar congressional invocations from atheists and humanists.
David Williamson et al. v. Brevard County (in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit)
Case No. 17-15769
Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Appellees-Cross Appellants (David Williamson, et al) (filed 4/24/2018)
Press Release
APRIL 24, 2018
Humanists File Brief in Florida Invocation Case
Government cannot prefer religion over nonreligion.
2017
Masterpiece Cakeshop, et al. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, et al. (in the Supreme Court of the United States)
Case No. 16-111
Amicus Brief in Support of Respondents (filed 10/30/2017)
Press Release
JUNE 4, 2018
Humanists Disheartened by Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision
Religious objections unfairly taking priority over equal application of the law.
2016
Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Pauley (in the Supreme Court of the United States)
Case No. 15-577
Amicus Brief in Support of Respondent Pauley (filed 07/05/2016)
Press Release
JULY 6, 2016
Missouri Funds Shouldnt Go to Church Preschool, AHA Tells US Supreme Court
The AHA signs on to an amicus brief in support of Missouri's only issuing state grants to secular organizations.
2015
Nancy Lund et al. v. Rowan County (in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit)
Case No. 15-1591
Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Appellees (filed 10/07/2015)
Press Release
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Rowan County Commissioners Must Cease Christian Prayers, Demands Humanist Group
The American Humanist Association signs onto an amicus brief with other secular and religious liberty organizations.
2014
Kathleen Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby, Inc. (in the Supreme Court of the United States)
Case Nos. Nos. 13-354, 13-356
Amicus Brief in Support of the Government (filed 01/28/2014)
Press Release
JANUARY 29, 2014
We join others in supporting contraceptive health care coverage.
2013
JOHN HICKENLOOPER, Governor of the State of Colorado v. FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION, et al.
Case No. 12SC442
Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Respondents (Freedom From Religion Foundation, et al.) (filed 11/7/2013)
Press Release
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Colorado Day of Prayer Opposed in American Humanist Association Amicus Brief Filing
AHA's Appignani Humanist Legal Center argues against church-state entanglement.
2012
John Freshwater v. Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education (in the Supreme Court of Ohio)
Case No. 2012-0613
Amicus Brief in Support of Appellee (Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education) (filed 09/03/2012)
Press Release
OCTOBER 5, 2012
American Humanist Association Files Amicus Brief Against Teacher Who Taught Creationism
Ohio Supreme Court asked to not support teacher who promoted creationism in class.
2011
HOSANNA-TABOR EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCHURCH AND SCHOOL , v. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISION, et al (in the Supreme Court of the United States)
Case No. 10-553
Amicus Brief in Support of Respondents (EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISION, et al) (filed 08/03/2011)
Press Release
AUGUST 8, 2011
The Appignani Humanist Legal Center has filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the American Humanist Association and other...
Robert Moss, et al., v. SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 (in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit)
Case No. 11-1448
Amicus Brief in Support of Appellant Seeking Reversal (filed 06/30/2011)
Press Release
JULY 1, 2011
Humanists File Amicus Brief Opposing Public School Credit for Religious Classes
The Appignani Humanist Legal Center has filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the American Humanist Association and the...
2010
CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY CHAPTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, HASTINGS COLLEGE OF THE LAW v. LEO P. MARTINEZ, et al (in the Supreme Court of the United States)
Case No. 08-1371
Amicus Brief in Support of Respondents (filed March 15, 2010)
Press Release
MARCH 17, 2010
The American Humanist Association files Amicus Brief in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez
"Groups...are not entitled to school sanction of their discriminatory policies."
2009
KEN L. SALAZAR, SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, ET AL., v. FRANK BUONO (in the Supreme Court of the United States)
Case No. 08-472
Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Respondent (Frank Buono) (filed 07/31/2009)
Press Release
JULY 31, 2009
American Humanist Association Files Brief in Salazar v Buono
The American Humanist Association filed a friend of the court brief today with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case...