Press Releases

Oakley, CA – The parents of a seven-year-old are questioning a school’s decision not to allow their daughter to participate in the school talent show—all because she chose a religious song. Second-grader Bette Ouellette performed sign language to one of her … Read More

Sacramento, CA – After receiving a letter from attorneys with Pacific Justice Institute, Sacramento County has backed down from a requirement that people authorized to officiate at one marriage ceremony eliminate religious references. Manuel Zamorano paid the $42 fee to get … Read More

San Francisco, CA – By a 6-1 vote, the California Supreme Court today upheld Proposition 8, the voter-approved measure that rejected the court’s declaration last summer that gay marriage was required by the state’s constitution. The court also held, though, … Read More

Sacramento, CA – Attorneys with Pacific Justice Institute have reviewed today’s highly-anticipated decision from the California Supreme Court upholding Proposition 8. PJI submitted several legal briefs to the Court in defense of Prop. 8, and offers the following assessment of … Read More

Cathedral City, CA – The City of Cathedral City acknowledged in court filings this week that it has rescinded a “poorly written” sign ordinance that led to a federal lawsuit. The city had relied on the ordinance in fining First … Read More

Alameda, CA – The Alameda Board of Education will consider supplemental curriculum tonight which seeks to eradicate “homophobia” from students barely old enough to write their names. The curriculum is being touted by officials in the Alameda Unified School District … Read More

Sacramento, CA – More than twenty parents filed suit yesterday against the Castro Valley Unified School District, after the District refused to comply with a public records request. The parents are represented by staff attorneys with Pacific Justice Institute. The … Read More

Washington, D.C. – The heated debate over the so-called “Fairness Doctrine”—proposed government regulations of media—surfaced in a surprising new venue yesterday: the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court was ruling on fines levied by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against broadcasters … Read More

Washington, D.C. – A federal hate crimes bill heavily criticized by religious liberty advocates moved a step closer to becoming law today after being approved on a vote of 15-12 by the House Judiciary Committee. The bill, H.R. 1913, will … Read More

Washington, D.C. – The case challenging the use of the phrase, “so help me God” and the invocation and benediction at the inauguration of President Obama has been appealed to the federal District Court of Appeals for the District of … Read More