Press Releases
Federal Court Rebukes San Diego County for Shutting Down Church
Guatay, CA – A federal judge has ruled that Guatay Christian Fellowship is likely to win its lawsuit against San Diego County. The church, represented by attorneys with Pacific Justice Institute, had rented the same location for nearly a quarter-century before …
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Recognition of Christmas Suppressed by Some Governments, Businesses
Sacramento, CA – Advocates for religious liberty are dismayed that, once again, recognition of the upcoming Christmas holiday is being discouraged and even banned by some government officials and employers. Pacific Justice Institute has received several first-hand reports of suppression. In …
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Cal. Supreme Court Rules: Prop. 8 to be Enforced But Will be Reviewed Early Next Year
San Francisco, CA – The California Supreme Court has just issued a brief but much-anticipated ruling in response to several lawsuits challenging Proposition 8. The Court denied requests to stay enforcement of Prop. 8, meaning that the voters’ rejection of gay …
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PJI Defends Prop. 8 at California Supreme Court
Sacramento, CA – Pacific Justice Institute has filed legal briefs today with the California Supreme Court defending Proposition 8 in three separate cases. The briefs can now be accessed athttps://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/supreme/highprofile/prop8.htm As soon as it was reported that Prop. 8 had been …
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Prop. 8 Showdown Looms at California Supreme Court; Vandalism Continues
Sacramento, CA – After enduring months of a heated campaign, most Californians assumed that last week’s decisive vote in favor of Prop. 8 and traditional marriage would at least temporarily quiet the debate over gay marriage in the state. Not so, …
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Proposition 8 Wins While Battle Looms in Public Schools and Courts
Sacramento, CA – With nearly all the votes counted, California voters passed Proposition 8. The proposition amends the California Constitution so that “[o]nly a marriage between a man and woman is valid and recognized in California.” Nonetheless, both sides in the …
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CTA, PG&E Take Financial Hit for Supporting Gay Marriage
Sacramento, CA – The California Teachers Association (CTA) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) may have flexed their political muscles, but at a cost to their bottom line. Both groups have made hefty political donations to fight Prop. 8, which would …
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“Coming Out Day” Coming This Week to California Elementary Schools
Hayward, CA – Parents at a K-8 charter school in Hayward were shocked to learn this week the extent to which their school is promoting gay and lesbian ideals to their daughter in kindergarten. The parents were shocked to see a …
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Teachers Outraged as Their Union Gives More Than $1 Million to Promote Gay Marriage
Sacramento, CA – Teachers across California are expressing dismay upon learning that their union has spent more than $1 million of members’ dues money to push for gay marriage. The California Teachers Association previously gave a hefty $250,000 to oppose Prop. …
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