Press Releases

  Sacramento, CA–In an attempt to stop the legislative insanity before it goes too far again, Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) sent a letter, Wednesday, to the California Senate Governance and Finance Committee in opposition to Senate Bill 323. This bill … Read More

  Sacramento, CA–The Pacific Justice Institute is announcing the launch of a new website and resources designed to counter two legislative bills that threaten the existence of the boy Scouts and would mandate some of the most aggressive invasions of … Read More

  Washington, DC–Pacific Justice Institute is filing complaints today with the Washington D.C. Bar against nine federal attorneys over their handling of litigation involving the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).  The complaints, brought by more than 900 people, allege that … Read More

  Litchfield, CT – A synagogue (Chabad Lubavitch) purchased a two story “stick style” Victorian building constructed in the late 1870s to use as a place of worship. They intended to use the structure to serve the needs of the … Read More

  Sacramento, CA – A new bill introduced this week in the California Senate would take some of the most aggressive action to date to force youth organizations to embrace homosexuality and “gender identity.” SB 323, sponsored by Equality California … Read More

  Sacramento, CA – Pacific Justice Institute filed an amicus brief this week with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of California’s Proposition 8. The Supreme Court will hear arguments March 26 and 27 on the constitutionality of Prop. 8 and … Read More

  Visalia, CA – Attorneys with the Pacific Justice Institute have filed suit against the Visalia Mall for violations of free speech and public accommodations laws. The Complaint filed late last week in Tulare County Superior Court alleges that Mall … Read More

  Sacramento, CA – Officials in Sacramento are backpedaling from initial threats to shut down a small outreach to the homeless in Discovery Park.  A public hearing this week is expected to spark a lively debate on the issue. For more … Read More

Cheltenham, PA – Police in a Pennsylvania township began monitoring a property purchased by a church while local officials threatened $500 per day fines, claiming that use of the land was illegal. The First Korean Church of New York was denied … Read More

  Placerville, CA – The Placerville City Council will hear an appeal, Tuesday, from a small church regarding the denial of their conditional use permit (CUP) by the City’s Planning Commission. Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) sent a letter Friday informing the City of … Read More