Press Releases

Sacramento, CA—California Senate Bill 323, known as the “Anti-Boy Scouts Bill” is scheduled to resurface as it now faces the State Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee on August 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Capitol. Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) plans … Read More

Sacramento, CA–California Assembly Bill 1266, the “School Bathroom Bill,” passed the Senate and now heads to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. AB1266 will require all public schools to allow gender confused youth to use facilities—including bathrooms and … Read More

Sacramento, CA—Attorneys with the Pacific Justice Institute today are sending a letter to county clerks throughout California, warning them not to issue gay marriage licenses. “Except for the two counties of Alameda and Los Angeles actually named as defendants in … Read More

Washington, DC–In a 5-4 decision released today, the Supreme Court voted to strike down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) citing “deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment.” This law specified that … Read More

  Washington, DC—In a disappointing decision by the Supreme Court today, California’s Proposition 8—the 2008 voter-approved amendment to the state’s constitution that declares “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California”—has been been struck … Read More

Sacramento, CA–In a 5-2 vote, California Assembly Bill 1266 passed through the State Senate Education Committee this morning. The bill now heads to the Senate floor. At the hearing, there was considerable discussion on the ramifications of the bill. Two … Read More

Sacramento, CA–The California State Senate Education Committee is scheduled to decide on the fate of Assembly Bill 1266—dubbed “The School Bathroom Bill”—tomorrow, June 12, at 9:00 a.m. in room 4203 of the State Capitol. AB 1266 aims to require all … Read More

Lake Elsinore, CA–The Washington, D.C. based American Humanist Association has filed suit—announced today—against the City of Lake Elsinore, California, over a proposed war memorial.  Pacific Justice Institute is pleased to represent the City in this case, and we are confident … Read More

Sacramento, CA–In yet another attack on values-based youth groups, the California Senate passed SB 323—introduced by Sen. Ricardo Lara—yesterday in a 27 to 9 vote. This bill threatens to revoke certain tax-exemptions for non-profit youth groups that do not embrace … Read More

Chula Vista, CA—A talented Salt Creek Elementary School kindergartener was recently turned down from playing the guitar while singing a song at his school’s upcoming May 23 talent show. The unwarranted—and unconstitutional—rejection didn’t come due to lack of talent but … Read More