Press Releases
California Moves to Require Pastors, Priests to Become Government Informants
Sacramento, CA – The Pacific Justice Institute—Center for Public Policy (PJI-CPP) is raising the alarm about a bill in the California Legislature that would require clergy to report some confessions to the government. Senate Bill 360 by Sen. Jerry Hill …
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Texas Court Dismisses Charge Against Evangelist Preaching Outside a Drag Show
El Paso, TX—A public evangelist criminally charged for preaching in downtown El Paso received news from the El Paso County Court that the charges were dismissed, after Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) aggressively advocated for his free speech rights. James Denton, …
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Wisconsin Court Slams City for “Egregious” Disregard of Religious Freedom
Green Bay, WI—The Brown County Circuit Court has issued a written decision which harshly criticizes a city’s attempt to impose sexual orientation and gender identity mandates on religious organizations. The City of De Pere, which is near Green Bay, sought to …
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Evangelist Challenges Speech Restrictions at State Fairgrounds
Sacramento, CA—A new lawsuit has been filed challenging speech restrictions at the California state fairgrounds, known as Cal Expo. The suit is being filed by Burt Camenzind, who is represented by Pacific Justice Institute (PJI). In addition to the California State …
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California Threatens to Boot Elderly Widow From Veterans Home Over Bible Studies
Yountville, CA—Officials with the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) are threatening to evict an 84-year-old widow from the California Veterans Home unless she halts longtime Bible studies she has been leading for fellow residents. Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) represents …
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“Unnecessary Noise” Charge Against Evangelist Dismissed
Kennewick, WA–A Benton County District Judge dismissed the criminal charge against a public evangelist who regularly preaches outside of a Planned Parenthood clinic. The judge held that the City of Kennewick’s noise ordinance unconstitutionally restrains speech that “annoys” the comfort, …
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Reversed! Superintendent Allows Christian Club After PJI Steps In
Cupertino, CA–Students at Homestead High School stood up for their rights to have their Christian athletes club on campus, and the school district agreed. Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) advocated for their Christian club to be recognized among the many other …
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PJI Files Suit to Vindicate Former Inmate’s Religious Rights
Salem, OR–Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) filed suit in federal district court against private and government parties who denied a Christian prison inmate his rightfully-earned freedom due to his faith. Timothy Krueger, a former drug addict, entered Oregon’s prison system in …
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PJI Helps Convince City to Bring Back Nativity Scene
December 26, 2018 Media Contact: Brad Dacus, 916-616-4126 (Spanish: 206-257-3239) Gig Harbor, WA—This Christmas season Gig Harbor reincorporated a nativity scene display in Skansie Brothers Park after Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) provided legal clarity and offered pro bono support in response to …
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Christmas Comes Early for Churches as Court Strikes Down Restrictive Ordinance
December 17, 2018 Media Contact: Brad Dacus, 916-616-4126 (Spanish: 206-257-3239) Green Bay, WI—A Judge in Green Bay, Wisconsin, ruled last Friday that a city’s non-discrimination ordinance cannot be applied to churches or other religious organizations. The City of De Pere’s ordinance labeled religious organizations as …
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