Press Releases

Justices Skewer Attorneys at Prop. 8 Oral Arguments

5 Mar, 2009

San Francisco, CA – Today’s just-concluded oral arguments at the California Supreme Court over the validity of Prop. 8 were marked by lively exchanges between attorneys and the justices. Attorneys from Pacific Justice Institute observed today’s arguments and had the … Read More

PJI: Democracy Hangs in the Balance This Week at Calif. Supreme Court

2 Mar, 2009

Sacramento, CA – The landmark cases testing the validity of Proposition 8 will be argued this week before the California Supreme Court. Pacific Justice Institute has filed several legal briefs in support of Proposition 8. PJI President Brad Dacus commented, … Read More

Sacramento Library Board To Vote this Week on Internet Porn Policy

26 Feb, 2009

Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento Public Library Authority Board is expected to vote this week on whether it will change its internet use policy to allow greater access to pornography. The Board considered the issue last month but did not take … Read More

Montana Supreme Court Considers Groundbreaking Same-Sex Rights Case

24 Feb, 2009

Helena, MT – As the battle over gay marriage escalates in California, the Montana Supreme Court is reviewing a case with big implications for traditional marriage and parent-child relationships in Big Sky Country. Like most states, Montana does not recognize same-sex … Read More

Foster Kids Overhearing Christian Music Earns Counselor Six-Week Suspension

18 Feb, 2009

Orange County, CA – A lawsuit has been filed against Orange County by a veteran group home counselor who was suspended six weeks for exposing four teenagers to Christian music. The counselor is represented by affiliate and staff attorneys of Pacific … Read More

School Forces Twelve-Year-Old to Take Pregnancy Test; Lawsuit Filed

9 Feb, 2009

Nevada City, CA – A lawsuit has been filed against the Nevada City School District after a counselor forced a student to take a pregnancy test at school without her parents’ knowledge or consent. The student is represented by affiliate and … Read More

City of Sacramento Takes Sides in Prop. 8 Battle, Urges Court to Overturn It

4 Feb, 2009

Sacramento, CA – Despite hundreds of thousands of ‘yes’ votes from local residents in favor of traditional marriage, the Sacramento City Council voted 8-1 yesterday to add the city’s name to a legal brief urging the California Supreme Court to overturn … Read More

City Leaders in Sacramento, Elsewhere Mull Officially Condemning Prop. 8

3 Feb, 2009

Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento City Council will consider today whether to officially add the city’s name to a legal brief opposing Proposition 8. Cities and counties throughout California are weighing similar actions – even in jurisdictions where a majority of … Read More

Gay Propaganda Hits Schools This Week

26 Jan, 2009

Sacramento, CA – Attorneys with Pacific Justice Institute are urging parents with children in public schools to contact their schools this week to ensure students are not being targeted with either subtle or overt pro-homosexual messages. The PJI warning stems from … Read More

PJI Disputes Unions’ Claims That Members Oppose Prop. 8

22 Jan, 2009

Sacramento, CA – In recent court filings opposing Prop. 8, more than fifty unions claim to speak for their combined two million members in support of gay marriage. Attorneys for Pacific Justice Institute, who regularly counsel employees frustrated by far-left union … Read More