Press Releases

April 15, 2026 PJI Targeted by Biden’s DOJ Federal report raises questions about jury screening practices involving Pacific Justice Institute and similar faith-based legal organizations WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly released report from the U.S. Department of Justice has raised … Read More

Ninth Circuit Weighs Groundbreaking Pacific Justice Jury Verdict Federal appeals court to hear arguments in major religious discrimination case involving COVID-19 vaccine mandate SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is set to hear … Read More

WARREN, Mich. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has filed a ten-count federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of Pastor Curtis Ostosh and Harvest Time Christian Fellowship, alleging unlawful targeting and harassment … Read More

AUSTIN, TX — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) Founder and President Brad Dacus testified before the Texas State Board of Education during a critical review of proposed changes that could remove references to America’s religious and founding heritage from educational materials, … Read More

WICHITA FALLS, Texas — A Texas mother who was barred from her daughter’s school events after speaking out against district officials has reached a favorable resolution in her case against City View Independent School District, with assistance from Pacific Justice … Read More

PJI Scores Victory for Christian Foster Care Applicants in Oregon Court rebukes Oregon for denying foster care license based on Christian beliefs, reaffirming First Amendment protections SALEM, Ore. – A Christian married couple who were denied a foster care license … Read More

Pacific Justice Institute Files Amicus Brief Supporting Orthodox Jewish Man’s Right to In-Home Worship Case before U.S. Supreme Court highlights government restrictions on in-home worship and religious liberty protections UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — The Free Exercise of Religion has stood … Read More

April 1, 2026 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Department of Health and Human Services Via regulations.gov   RE: Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: “Designated Placements Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children; Recission,” 45 CFR Part 1355; RIN … Read More

Washington State reverses course after First Amendment challenge involving Blaine Amendment discrimination OLYMPIA, Wash. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has secured a favorable resolution in Chad Rose v. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                    March 9, 2026 Washington family business challenges enforcement of state law requiring transgender access to female-only facilities   SEATTLE, Wash. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is responding to the … Read More