Press Releases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Washington, D.C. – A federal judge in Washington, D.C., today denied a request by atheist Michael Newdow to halt prayers at Tuesday’s presidential inauguration. PJI Chief Counsel Kevin Snider argued at the hearing on behalf of Pastor Rick Warren, who was … Read More

Washington, D.C. – Kevin Snider, Chief Counsel of Pacific Justice Institute, will appear in federal court Thursday in Washington, D.C. to defend Pastor Rick Warren against a lawsuit seeking to halt prayers at the inauguration of Barack Obama. PJI is well-acquainted … Read More

Sacramento, CA – The Pacific Justice Institute today filed its second legal brief in support of Proposition 8 as the California Supreme Court prepares to hear a new round of arguments for and against the measure. This week, the California Supreme … Read More