Court Cases
Amicus Briefs
Case Overview
In addition to filing lawsuits on behalf of clients, Muslim Advocates files amicus briefs (also known as friend of the court briefs) in cases that advance our mission of ensuring that American Muslims have a seat at the table with expert representation so that all people can live free from bigotry and discrimination.
The Latest
Muslim Advocates Asks Federal Court to Reverse Ruling Allowing Strip Searches of Female Inmates
Muslim Advocates Submits Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Protect Church-State Divide
Muslim Advocates and the MacArthur Justice Center File Amicus Brief Challenging Refugee Ban 3.0
In Masterpiece Cakeshop Case, Diverse Organizations Argue Anti-discrimination Laws Protect, Not Burden, Religious Liberty
Muslim Advocates Opposes Unnecessary, Discriminatory Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
Leading Civil Rights and Religious Groups Partner to Support New Jersey Muslims’ Right to Worship
119 Faith and Civil Rights Groups File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA Recipients
SCOTUS Brief Shows Religious Discrimination in the Plain Text of the Muslim Ban
Brief Filed in Important NJ Mosque Opposition Case
13 Muslim, Faith-Based, and Civil Rights Community Orgs File Amicus Brief In Support of Guantánamo Bay Muslim Detainees
Muslim Advocates Files Amicus Brief in “No-Fly” List Suit
Muslim Advocates and Partners File Amicus Brief Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Important Prisoners’ Rights Case
Muslim Advocates Files Amicus Brief Asking Federal Court to Allow Incarcerated Muslim to Join Prayer Session
Related Documents
Amicus Brief
Espinoza v. Montana Dept of Revenue – Supreme Court Amicus Brief
November 15, 2019
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Henry v. Hulett – Seventh Circuit Amicus Brief
August 20, 2019
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Jingrong v. CACWA – Second Circuit Amicus Brief
March 25, 2019
Amicus Brief
Pennsylvania v. Trump – Third Circuit Amicus Brief
March 25, 2019
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Baltimore v. Trump – Federal District of Maryland Amicus Brief
March 22, 2019
Amicus Brief
Am. Legion v. AHA – Supreme Court Amicus Brief
January 30, 2019
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Greenhill v. Clarke – Fourth Circuit Amicus Brief
January 22, 2019
Amicus Brief
Andrews v. Muhammad – Eighth Circuit Amicus Brief
November 21, 2018
Amicus Brief
PLN v. Sec’y, FL DOC – Supreme Court Amicus Brief
October 19, 2018
Amicus Brief
California v. Ross – Federal District of Northern California Amicus Brief
July 24, 2018
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San Jose v. Ross – Federal District of Northern California Amicus Brief
July 24, 2018
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NY v. Dept. of Commerce – Federal District of Southern New York Amicus Brief
June 18, 2018
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California v. Azar – Ninth Circuit Amicus Brief
May 29, 2018
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Vidal v. Neilsen – Second Circuit Amicus Brief
April 11, 2018
Amicus Brief
Trump v. Hawaii – Supreme Court Amicus Brief
March 30, 2018
Amicus Brief
UC Regents v. DHS – Ninth Circuit Amicus Brief
March 20, 2018
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Hoever v. Belleis – Supreme Court Amicus Brief
March 19, 2018
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Vidal v. Duke – Federal District of Eastern New York Amicus Brief
December 22, 2017
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JFSS v. Trump – Federal District of Western Washington Amicus Brief
December 6, 2017
Amicus Brief
Masterpiece Cakeshop v. CCRC – Supreme Court Amicus Brief
October 30, 2017
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IRAP v. Trump – Supreme Court Amicus Brief
September 17, 2017
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Hawaii v. Trump – Federal District of Hawaii Amicus Brief
April 20, 2017
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IRAP v. Trump – Federal District of Maryland Amicus Brief
April 19, 2017
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Hawaii v. Trump – Federal District of Hawaii Amicus Brief
March 13, 2017
Amicus Brief
Darweesh v. Trump – Federal District of Eastern New York Amicus Brief
February 16, 2017
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Aziz v. Trump – Federal District of Eastern Virginia Amicus Brief
February 8, 2017
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Washington v. Trump – Ninth Circuit Amicus Brief
February 6, 2017
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ISBR v. Bernards – Federal District of NJ Amicus Brief
May 13, 2016
Amicus Brief
Holt v. Hobbs – Supreme Court Amicus Brief
May 29, 2014
Amicus Brief
Al Falah v. Bridgewater – Third Circuit Amicus Brief
February 27, 2014
Amicus Brief
Ibrahim v. DHS – Ninth Circuit Amicus Brief
October 1, 2010
Amicus Brief
Al-Marri v. Spagone – Supreme Court Amicus Brief
January 28, 2009