Press Releases

San Francisco, CA – Brad Dacus filed an administrative complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission over the $250,000 contribution by PG&E to oppose traditional marriage. The quarter million dollar donation went to the war chest of the No on Proposition … Read More

Sacramento, CA – Commentator Fred Barnes of Fox News “Beltway Boys” TV show will be the keynote speaker at Pacific Justice Institute’s 5th Annual Celebration of Justice Gala. In addition to discussing current challenges to the traditional American family, Fred Barnes … Read More

Roseville, CA – Those seeking to wed as “bride” and “groom” in California will now have to marry outside the state. Pastor Doug Bird found that out after he officiated his first wedding ceremony since the decision by the California Supreme … Read More

Anaheim, CA – A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the Placentia-Yorba Linda School District for its denial of equal access to a Christian club on one of its high school campuses. The Court found that Esperanza High School allowed … Read More

Sacramento, CA – After San Francisco based PG&E recently decided to donate $250,000 to oppose Proposition 8, thousands of their pro-marriage customers have expressed their outrage. However, while many feel compelled to sign petitions of protest, legal researchers of Pacific Justice … Read More

Sacramento, CA – In a major decision likely to re-draw the battle lines of the gay rights movement, the California Supreme Court today ruled against two doctors who declined to artificially inseminate a lesbian. The doctors, who are Christians, strongly believe … Read More

Sacramento, CA – In the wake of last week’s landmark ruling by the California Court of Appeal upholding parents’ rights to educate their children at home, Pacific Justice Institute is taking steps to ensure local authorities are aware of the decision … Read More

Los Angeles, CA – Homeschooling families throughout California can breathe more easily following a major decision released today in the Rachel L. case by California’s Second District Court of Appeal. In a reversal of its previous decision, the Court today clearly … Read More

Guatay, CA – Pacific Justice Institute has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a church in east San Diego County which has been shut down by county officials. The County claims the church is “illegal” even though it has been operating … Read More

Santa Monica, CA – A sixteen year old student enrolled in an independent study program through a private school was detained by the police while on his way to meet with a tutor. The student produced his school ID card for … Read More