Press Releases

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

Sacramento, CA – The Save Our Kids Coalition, which has worked tirelessly for the past few months on a referendum to overturn SB 777, held a press conference today to announce the filing of a new statewide initiative to combat the … Read More

Sacramento, CA – A lawsuit challenging a government-funded website that promotes the harmony of religion and evolution is being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The website at the center of the controversy, operated by UC Berkeley and funded by a … Read More

Sacramento, CA – As families gather for the holidays, a recent ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals offers hope to hundreds of thousands of parents haunted by the nightmare of unproven child abuse allegations. For years, attorneys with Pacific … Read More

Sacramento, CA – In a stunning move, California Attorney General Jerry Brown filed a brief late Friday that offers the California Supreme Court an entirely new theory for striking down Prop. 8. Jerry Brown had originally pledged to defend Prop. 8 … Read More

Sacramento, CA – As we prepare to look back on 2008, the Pacific Justice Institute recalls ten of the worst attacks on faith, family and freedom in the Golden State. 1. In May, the California Supreme Court strikes down Prop. 22, … Read More

Sacramento, CA – In the wake of threats to the safety and livelihoods of people and groups who supported Prop. 8, Pacific Justice Institute is offering legal assistance and closely monitoring potential violations of the law. “Californians have been shocked by … Read More

Sacramento, CA – A year after lawsuits against the Pledge of Allegiance and national motto were argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the fate of both cases still hangs in the balance. Both lawsuits were filed by atheist Michael … Read More