Student fellows, in cooperation with ADF International, assisted in drafting an amicus curiae brief to be submitted in the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, a Nigerian Sufi Muslim who was previously convicted and sentenced to death for allegations of blasphemy and who is currently appealing his case to the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
"Yahaya Sharif-Aminu's conviction in Nigeria was an egregious violation of international human rights,” shared 3L Daisy An. “Working on his case was deeply fulfilling, and I am proud of the role that the Religious Liberty Initiative played in defending his case."
“It is not only right, but a rare and precious privilege, to lend our voices to the chorus of advocates championing Sharif-Aminu’s freedom,” added 2L Chris Ostertag.
The brief argues that the blasphemy law under which Sharif-Aminu is being prosecuted violates the right to freedom of religion or belief under international law, among other protected rights.
The Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Clinic student fellows begin defending religious liberty and human rights while they are still in law school. Members of the Order of St. Thomas More ensure that Notre Dame Law Students are educated with experiential learning opportunities that teach moral and ethical standards and extraordinary ability. Read more about how Notre Dame Law Students protect human rights worldwide ›