Press Releases

Washington, D.C.–A closely watched religious persecution case that had been pending at the U.S. Supreme Court has been resolved in favor of the man seeking asylum. The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) had asked the Supreme Court to review his petition … Read More

Fresno, CA–Attorneys with Pacific Justice Institute are calling for investigation, apologies to parents, and other remedial steps after the Fresno Unified School District allowed a reporter to violate privacy and parental notification laws.  PJI detailed its concerns last week in a … Read More

Sacramento, CA–In a surprise move welcomed by religious liberty advocates, it was announced late last night that Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 569.  The bill would have greatly restricted the ability of religious institutions to hire and … Read More

San Rafael, CA–Representing Valley Baptist Church, the Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has sued the City of San Rafael on the grounds that the city’s Paramedic Services Special Tax is unconstitutional as applied to the church. Voters in San Rafael enacted the … Read More

San Francisco, CA–The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) convinced San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to overturn a decision by the city’s Planning Commission allowing a medical cannabis dispensary (MCD) to operate near a church and a preschool. The Board voted … Read More

  Anaheim, CA–Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is excited to announce some significant changes to this year’s Celebration of Justice (COJ): 20 Years Defending Freedom!   This festive evening will feature as the keynote speaker* Greg Gutfeld—host of the hit Fox News Channel shows … Read More

Las Vegas, NV–A street preacher who faced up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000 for exercising his First Amendment rights received justice recently when a local court dismissed his case. Ron Cardiel, a Washington state … Read More

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  Anaheim, CA–Pastor Greg Laurie and Todd Starnes will join this year’s Celebration of Justice (COJ), celebrating Pacific Justice Institute’s (PJI) 20th anniversary! ​ Pastor Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, with campuses in California and Hawaii will join the COJ … Read More

Sacramento, CA–The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI), a religious liberties defense organization, is demanding apologies and retractions from television and newspaper media outlets after PJI was listed alongside extremist white supremacist groups and linked to recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.  No … Read More