Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2026 Federal Appeals Court Allows Louisiana Ten Commandments Law to Take Effect Decision marks significant development in national debate over religious expression in public education   BATON ROUGE, La. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2026 Pacific Justice Institute Secures Settlement for Idaho Employee Fired Over Religious Objection to COVID-19 Vaccine Settlement reinforces federal protections for religious accommodation in the workplace BOISE, Idaho — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has secured … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2026 Proposed legislation would protect unborn children once a fetal heartbeat is detected ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is voicing its support for Maryland House Bill 49, commonly referred to as Maryland’s “Heartbeat … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2026 Pacific Justice Institute Files Friend of the Court Brief Addressing Religious Accommodation Rights Under Florida Law Case could clarify whether Florida’s civil rights law protects employees from religious discrimination in the workplace MIAMI, Fla. … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2026 Pacific Justice Institute Defends Oregon Couple Barred From Foster Care Over Religious Beliefs Case challenges state policy that excludes faith-based families from caring for vulnerable children SALEM, Ore. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is … Read More

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case brought by three Southern California churches seeking to open Christian preschools under a regulatory system that conditions licensure on the surrender of fundamental … Read More

January 21, 2026 Jury Awards $7.5 Million to PJI Clients in Landmark First Amendment Retaliation Case Against Texas School District   Verdict delivers a major victory for parental rights, student rights, and free speech in public schools   WACO, Texas … Read More

SALEM, Ore. – Capping a two-year battle, the Pacific Justice Institute (“PJI”) has obtained a six-figure settlement in a religious discrimination case involving a former state correctional officer who lost his job for not receiving a COVID vaccine. PJI represented … Read More

Trenton, NJ – Pacific Justice Institute – Center for Public Policy (PJI-CPP) today announced its strong opposition to New Jersey Assembly Bill 5825 (A5825) as a threat to the constitutional rights of parents to direct their children’s upbringing and education.  The … Read More

Morristown, NJ – PJI, in partnership with New Jersey Family Policy Center, today announced the filing of a friend-of-the-court brief in the United States Supreme Court defending First Choice Women’s Resource Center, a Pro Life resource ministry. The amicus curiae … Read More