Press Releases

Sacramento, CA – The Pacific Justice Institute is calling on three members of California’s Senate Judiciary Committee to avoid the appearance of impropriety by voting against or abstaining from a key vote that would line the pockets of their campaign contributors … Read More

Pasadena, CA – The federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has announced that it will hear a constitutional challenge to the controversial “inpidual mandate” in President Obama’s health care overhaul. The written briefing has already been submitted, and oral arguments will … Read More

Thousand Oaks, CA – A Ventura County woman has filed suit against retail giant Macy’s, alleging that she was fired on account of her religious commitment to observing Sunday as the Sabbath, and refraining from work on that day. Lanie Bradfield … Read More

Sacramento, CA – Lawmakers in the golden state are considering changes to thirty-four statutes “by redefining the definition of gender to also include a person’s… gender expression.” The Legislative Counsel’s Digest explains that under the proposed amendments “gender expression would … Read More

Oakland, CA – On May 23-24 Redwood Heights Elementary School will be teaching children in grades kindergarten through fifth that there are more than two genders. The two days calendared for this are entitled “Gender Spectrum Diversity Training.” In documents released … Read More

Washington, D.C. – The United States Supreme Court today decided not to hear an appeal by atheists and humanists challenging religious aspects of President Obama’s inauguration. Today’s action means the lawsuit will be dismissed pursuant to a decision by the federal … Read More

Prineville, OR – With most Americans’ thoughts turning toward summer, a small Oregon town is finding itself in the middle of a controversy over Christmas. The conflict was sparked last December when the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation complained about a … Read More

Redding, CA – A judge today granted a temporary restraining order requested by local Tea Party leaders against Redding Municipal Library’s new restrictions on expressive activities. The Tea Party groups are represented by Redding attorney Timothy Pappas and Pacific Justice Institute. … Read More

Sacramento, CA – A free speech case that created significant precedent in California and focused national attention on a shopping mall’s speech restrictions has been amicably resolved out of court, pursuant to a confidential agreement. Attorneys for Pacific Justice Institute, who … Read More

Springfield, OR – A public high school that reportedly suppressed student speech on last year’s “Day of Silence” opted to change its approach after facing the threat of legal action from Pacific Justice Institute. Students at Thurston High School in Springfield, … Read More