Press Releases
Ninth Circuit to Hear Argument on Counseling Restrictions
San Francisco, CA–Pacific Justice Institute is taking the next major step in challenging a law that restricts the constitutional rights of mental health providers and their clients, including ordained clergy and their parishioners. The next major step in the litigation takes place this Wednesday, and members …
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Ninth Circuit To Hear Argument On Abortion Speech Mandate
San Francisco, CA–SB117 Pacific Justice Institute is challenging AB 775 in the Ninth Circuit to defend pro-life clinics’ right to free speech. The next major step in the litigation takes place tomorrow, and members of the media are welcome to attend. When: Tuesday, June …
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Baby Israel Moved, Will Get Another Chance to Live
Sacramento, CA–A toddler who has been fighting for life in a Northern California hospital took another step toward recovery over the weekend by being transferred to a facility that will administer treatment and agrees with his parents that he continues …
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PJI Attorneys File Emergency Motion in the Ninth Circuit to Save Baby Israel
San Francisco, CA–Pacific Justice Institute filed an emergency motion shortly before noon today to give two-year-old Israel Stinson a chance to live. After Israel was declared brain dead on April 14, the Stinson family has been fighting for the right …
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Judge Allows Toddler With Signs of Life to Stay on Life Support
Sacramento, CA–A Federal Judge ruled Monday, to allow two-year old Israel Stinson to stay on life support after doctors declared him brain dead. Stinson appeared to have an asthma attack in early April, and was admitted to the hospital. He …
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PJI Files Suit Over SF Promotion of Public Urination
San Francisco, CA–Pacific Justice Institute filed suit late last week in Superior Court over San Francisco’s use of tax dollars to encourage public urination. PJI first reported on February 4 that San Francisco had constructed a semi-circular structure, known as a pissoir, …
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PJI Urges L.A. County to Appeal Ruling Against Cross
Los Angeles, CA–The Pacific Justice Institute is urging Los Angeles County to appeal a court decision this week ordering the County to remove a historic cross from its seal. A cross has been part of the L.A. County seal for most …
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PJI Letter To Yosemite Unified School District
The attached letter was sent to Yosemite Unified School District regarding their draft policy on student clubs.
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Amicus Brief and Disposition of Harbor Missionary Church
Below is the Amicus Brief that Pacific Justice Institute filed, and the final disposition from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the Harbor Missionary Church in Ventura, California.
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