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Ensuring Government Accountability & Protecting Legal Rights of All Arizonans

The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is a nonprofit law firm that tirelessly defends the civil and legal rights of Arizonans by pursuing cases with enduring social, public health, and environmental impacts statewide. Boldly standing up for all citizens, we hold government and special interests accountable.

What We Do

The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is considered one of the most effective public interest firms in the United States, pursuing landmark cases with persistence and vigor. Our efforts have led to a more open, transparent government.For example, our work has:

• Resulted in crucial funding for schools statewide
• Improved conditions for foster children and other vulnerable populations
• Increased access to mental health care
• Protected public health by advocating for clean air and water

We are particularly drawn to cases that have widespread, lasting impact in Arizona. The cases we choose are complex but can establish powerful precedent that safeguards Arizonans’ rights and fortifies our democracy. In our eyes, these outcomes are worth the fight.

Learn more about our work.

What We Fight For

We are passionate about our mission and protecting the rights of all Arizonans. Meet some of the people behind our cases. You’ll hear about their challenges, how we helped them overcome, and why our work is critical to the future of Arizona.

How You Can Support Us

We don’t receive any government funding, nor do we charge our clients a fee.
We rely on the generous support of donors and grantors to fight for a just future.

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We are deeply invested in the community, improving everyone’s quality of life and protecting our most fundamental rights. Sign up to receive ongoing updates about our cases, focus areas, advocacy, events, and fundraisers.

Meet the Attorneys Fighting for You

We understand that serious, systemic change often happens behind the scenes, with hands-on, hard work. And we have
the right people to do just that. Our attorneys and board members do what they do because they’re passionate about real,
lasting social change, preserving Arizonans’ fundamental rights, and the responsible stewardship of our state’s resources.

We understand that serious, systemic change often happens behind the scenes, with hands-on, hard work. And we have the right people to do just that. Our attorneys and board members do what they do because they’re passionate about real, lasting social change, preserving Arizonans’ fundamental rights, and the responsible stewardship of our state’s resources.

Newsroom

ACC Turns It’s Back on Rural and Tribal Communities in Arizona That Are Reeling Economically from Early Coal Plant Closures

The Center continues to advocate on behalf of clean energy and economic justice issues before the Arizona Corporation Commission, although the hill is steep. Read more.

By |February 28th, 2024|Environment, General|

ACLPI Files Lawsuit Challenging a $15 Million Appropriation of Tax Dollars to the Organization that Runs Prescott Rodeo

On June 21, the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest filed a lawsuit on behalf of two Prescott residents, Howard Mechanic and Ralph Hess, against the State of Arizona and Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee objecting to a [...]

By |July 5th, 2023|Our Work|
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