Press Releases
Statement: Ninth Circuit Denies Hearing On Abortion Speech Mandate
San Francisco, CA–The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has denied Pacific Justice Institute’s (PJI) request for a rehearing and rehearing of an en banc panel on the very troubling AB 775, the government mandate that pro-life pregnancy …
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Supreme Court to Hear Transgender Bathroom Case
Washington, DC–On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) agreed to hear a case involving transgender restroom use. This is the first case of this kind to reach the high court. Once heard, SCOTUS’ decision on this widely …
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Grassroots Petition Prompts Adventist Health to Take Stronger Stance on Assisted Suicide
Sonora, CA–A major West Coast health system has taken a firm stance against doctor-prescribed death, also known as assisted suicide. The move follows a petition drive that gathered hundreds of signatures. The effort was spearheaded by Jennifer Warner, a mental health professional who …
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Todd Starnes Emcee and Award Recipient at COJ
Orange County, CA–Todd Starnes, one the most straight-forward journalists at Fox News, will emcee Pacific Justice Institute’s (PJI) 14th annual Celebration of Justice: In God We Trust (COJ). PJI is also pleased to honor Starnes at this unforgettable event with the award for Truth in Media for his exceptional level of integrity and commitment to the community. …
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Dinesh D’Souza and the Battle for Justice
Orange County, CA–Dinesh D’Souza, best-selling author and filmmaker of Hillary’s America, will join Pacific Justice Institute for the fourteenth annual Celebration of Justice (COJ). D’Souza has spent his life’s work fighting to expose injustice and combat the lies spread about …
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Court OK’s State Restrictions on Counseling, Pastors
San Francisco, CA–A federal court of appeals this morning upheld restrictions on what some pastors can say to minors struggling with their sexuality and gender. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco again upheld California’s controversial …
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PJI Comment on Texas Ruling Against Transgender Overreach
Wichita Falls, TX–A federal judge today hit the brakes on a controversial attempt by the Obama Administration to pressure schools nationwide to blur the lines between boys and girls. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor issued a preliminary injunction in favor of …
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Dinesh D’Souza Joins Brian Kilmeade and Todd Starnes at Celebration of Justice
Orange County, CA–Dinesh D’Souza, best-selling author and filmmaker of Hillary’s America, has joined an all-star line-up for Pacific Justice Institute’s fourteenth annual Celebration of Justice: In God We Trust. Brian Kilmeade, Fox & Friends co-host and New York Times Best Selling author, …
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What is SB1146?
LEGAL MEMORANDUM To: Concerned Citizens From: PJI Legal Department – Matthew McReynolds, Senior Staff Attorney Re: Key Info on California SB 1146 Date: July 14, 2016 INTRODUCTION Many Californians are just becoming aware of Senate Bill (SB) 1146, the attack on Christian higher …
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