American Assoc. for Justice

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Last year, AAJ joined Human Rights Defense Center in filing an amicus brief urging the Court to hold that the Mr. Olivier should have access to bring a suit for prospective injunctive relief. justice.org/resources/rese…

#SCOTUS ruled unanimously: Plaintiff can bring a Section 1983 civil rights suit challenging the constitutionality of an ordinance because he's seeking prospective relief to “be free from prosecutions for future violations” of the ordinance. themountaineer.com/news/national/…

The Supreme Court should take this opportunity to provide child victims of sex trafficking access to justice and hold internet platforms accountable. justice.org/resources/rese…

With the growing crisis of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on social media platforms, we urge the Supreme Court to hold corporations responsible when they knowingly distribute CSAM and profit from it.

AAJ alongside, Child USA, @ChildJusticeInc, AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys, and @marshlawfirm filed a joint brief in support of the petition to seek judicial review in Doe v. X Corp., fka Twitter, Inc.

In the brief, we urge SCOTUS to take up this case. No victim should have to find a case with near-identical facts to hold officials accountable for their actions — and no court should deny access to a jury when it finds a constitutional violation occurred. justice.org/resources/rese…

Prison officials pepper-sprayed Antonio Smith, then held him naked in a freezing cell for 23 hours — refusing him clothes unless he ended his hunger strike. The Seventh Circuit said that crossed a constitutional line. Then blocked him from presenting his claims to a jury.

AAJ recently joined @CatoInstitute, @Public_Justice and @iDueProcess in filing an amicus brief in Smith v. Kind.

The right to trial by jury is a cornerstone of our justice system. It ensures decisions reflect the judgment of everyday people, not just those in power—making justice truly belong to the people.

Read the full statement from AAJ CEO Linda Lipsen on the House Committee on Agriculture Markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026⬇️

“While pesticide immunity bills pushed by corporate chemical companies have been overwhelmingly rejected in red and blue states alike, chemical companies are still pushing for federal legislation to deprive Americans of their right to hold them accountable.”

“If it wasn’t for trial lawyers, products would not be as safe as they are today.” When corporations cut corners on safety—from faulty car parts to harmful emissions—trial lawyers step in to demand accountability, ensuring products are safer for everyone.

"These bills would weaken safeguards for kids, wipe out pending cases, and leave devastated families with no recourse." Read the full statement from AAJ CEO Linda Lipsen ahead of the House Energy and Commerce Committee markup of the KIDS Act⬇️

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AAJ filed an amicus brief in the Third Circuit to protect the rights of those harmed by asbestos. If defendants win, companies could drag any asbestos victim into federal court based on speculation alone, stripping families of their right to sue in their state courts.

Asbestos corporate defendants are trying to remove cases from state court to federal court based on pure speculation that a victim might have worked on a US navy ship.

SCOTUS ruled that NJ Transit is NOT entitled to immunity, protecting injured people's right to seek justice when they are harmed. Last year, AAJ filed an amicus brief, urging the Court to reject NJ Transit's immunity defense and protect access to justice for injured plaintiffs⬇️

🚨 #SCOTUS ruled unanimously: Out-of-state residents can sue NJ Transit outside of New Jersey because the corporation is not an arm of the state and does not share in New Jersey’s sovereign immunity.