Press Releases
PJI to Oregon Court of Appeals: Don’t Foster Religious Discrimination in Foster Care Licensing
SALEM, OR – In denying a Christian couple a foster care license solely because their sincerely religious beliefs prevents them from affirming homosexuality and transgenderism, the Oregon’s Department of Human Services (“DHS”) unconstitutionally fostered religious discrimination. Pacific Justice Institute’s (PJI) Oregon-based …
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PJI to Oregon Court of Appeals: Don’t Foster Religious Discrimination in Foster Care Licensing
SALEM, OR – In denying a Christian couple a foster care license solely because their sincerely religious beliefs prevents them from affirming homosexuality and transgenderism, the Oregon’s Department of Human Services (“DHS”) unconstitutionally fostered religious discrimination. Pacific Justice Institute’s (PJI) …
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Louisiana First State to Mandate Ten Commandments in Public Classrooms, Guided by Expert Testimony from PJI
Baton Rouge, LA – Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom under a bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry. This new legislation mandates that a poster-sized …
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PJI Files a Federal Lawsuit Defending Father’s Civil Rights in Unlawful Removal of Child Custody
Glasgow, MT— Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) just filed a new civil rights case in the U.S. District Court of Montana, Billings Division. In this tragic case, Kolstad v. Baillargeon, et al, CV 24-55-BLG-SPW-TJC, a young girl with gender dysphoria was removed …
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PJI Urges Texas Supreme Court to Uphold SB 14, Preserving Parental Rights in Medical Care for Minors
Austin, Texas—Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is weighing in on a Texas case involving a challenge to Texas’ Senate Bill 14. This bill prohibits gender-changing procedures for minors. Loe v. State of Texas is now at the Texas Supreme Court, where …
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California Town Tears Down Cross
Albany, CA – Over 50 years ago, a devout Christian and member of the Albany Lions Club asked the Club to fabricate a large lighted steel and plexiglass cross on his private land and maintain it in perpetuity. The cross was …
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PJI Now Serving The State of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is proud to announce its expansion of services to the state of Oklahoma. PJI welcomes James Blaise as our newest staff attorney.This office marks the latest addition to PJI’s extensive network of …
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UPDATE: Idaho Legislators Urged to Support Resolution Establishing Traditional Family Values Month
Boise, ID – Idaho State Senator Ben Toews (R-District 4) and Representative Joe Alfieri (R-District 4) have introduced a resolution, co-written and supported by the Pacific Justice Institute (PJI), to establish Traditional Family Values Month in the State of Idaho. “The …
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Lawsuit Seeks to Allow Enforcement of Nevada’s Parental-Notice Law for Minors Seeking Abortion
Reno, NV – Planned Parenthood describes abortion for young girls in Nevada as follows: “No parental involvement requirement.” Why? Because for over 30 years, a court order has wrongly prohibited enforcement of Nevada’s parental notice laws. PJI is taking action to …
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Pacific Justice Institute Pledges to Defend Against Growing Anti-Semitism in Colleges
Sacramento, CA — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) announced today their affirmative pledge to protect people across the US from anti-Semitism. After the horrific massacre of over 1,400 Jews by Hamas terrorists, anti-Semitism has exploded in demonstrations and in-class harassment by …
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