Press Releases
PJI to Oregon Court of Appeals: Christian Teachings Aren’t Dangerous to Foster Kids
SALEM, OR – In denying Shawn and Teresa Kellim a foster care license because their sincerely religious beliefs prevent them from affirming homosexuality and transgenderism, Oregon’s Department of Human Services (“DHS”) essentially declared Christian teachings dangerous to foster kids. Unwilling to …
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PJI Launches Partnership With TV Media Network “TaKen TV”
Port Saint Lucie, FL — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has partnered with TaKen TV to broadcast the new television program “Faith & Law.” TaKen TV is a media network that actively engages in building the Kingdom through Christian media and Kingdom minded professionals. …
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Iowa Welcomes Pacific Justice Institute!
Iowa City, IA — We are proud to announce that effective today, August 30th, Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has opened an office in the Hawkeye State, Iowa! Our new Iowa office is directed by PJI’s newest staff attorney, Sam …
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Pacific Justice Institute and American Faith Media Join Forces To Advance Religious Freedom and Values
Anaheim, CA – The Pacific Justice Institute, one of the country’s largest religious non-profit legal organizations today announced that it selected American Faith Media, a non-profit news outlet of ‘We the People’ to stream its “Faith and Law” program. This program provides …
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PJI Successfully Defends McKinney, TX School Board Trustee in Fight Over Sexually Explicit Books
McKinney, TX – The rights of a school board trustee to speak on behalf of concerned parents was front and center at a special meeting of the McKinney Independent School District’s board of trustees held on Monday, August 1st. The meeting’s …
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Pacific Justice Institute Launches New Position to Strategically Impact Legislatures
Sacramento, CA—Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is proud to announce that the non-profit legal defense firm has launched a new position titled Legislative Counsel. Filling this role is Janice Lorrah, a persuasive and successful civil litigator with more than 20 years’ …
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PJI Announces Third Washington State Office
Spokane, WA — In order to meet the growing requests for assistance, we are proud to announce that—effective today—Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has opened a third office in the State of Washington. Our new Washington office is directed by PJI’s newest staff …
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Supreme Court Delivers Victory in Postal Worker’s Religious Freedom Case
Washington, D.C. – In an important victory for religious freedom, the Supreme Court has unanimously redefined how employers are to accommodate requests from religiously-observant employees going forward. Pacific Justice Institute’s President Brad Dacus applauds this important decision, saying, “This is …
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PJI Facilitates Historic Chaplaincy Bill Win
Austin, TX – The Texas legislature has passed a bill supported by Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) that will allow the state’s public schools to hire chaplains in addition to school counselors. In the face of a shortage of qualified mental health professionals …
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PJI Weighs In On Texas 10 Commandments Bill
Austin, TX – The state of Texas is considering a bill that would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. On April 5th, the president of Pacific Justice Institute, Brad Dacus, spoke in support of SB1515 to the …
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