Press Releases

Oakland, CA – A church in the San Francisco Bay Area filed a lawsuit yesterday in federal court challenging the unequal treatment of churches by Alameda County public health officials. Christian Cathedral in Oakland, California, brought the legal challenge after … Read More

PORTLAND, OR – The Pacific Justice Institute has successfully negotiated a settlement of street evangelist Mark Mayberry’s federal lawsuit against the City of Portland. The Portland City Council approved the $50,000 settlement on Wednesday in a meeting held via video conferencing … Read More

White Plains, NY– With many churches on the East Coast flooding Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) for counsel and possible defense, PJI is pleased to announce the opening of its first office on the East Coast.     New office, based … Read More

Sacramento, CA — Today, Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) filed a federal lawsuit against California Gov. Gavin Newsom on behalf of two churches in Calaveras County that desire to receive equal treatment, as other institutions such as schools are permitted by the … Read More

Salem, OR – Attorneys for Oregon Governor Kate Brown filed for an emergency stay with the Oregon Supreme Court after Judge Matthew Shirtcliff issued a temporary restraining order, finding the pandemic executive orders null and void.   The State’s highest court … Read More

With legal aid from PJI’s pro bono church attorneys, Governor Brown’s extreme order case was filed by numerous churches and people of faith. Learn more.   Salem, OR — An Oregon judge ruled today that Gov. Kate Brown’s pandemic-related executive orders … Read More

UPDATE: On May 14,2020, PJI Oregon Staff Attorney Ray Hacke argued his case in court and the judge is currently deliberating which we expect an answer within a day or two!   PJI, a nonprofit legal organization, recently filed a … Read More

Grants Pass, OR—The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) filed two lawsuits against the City of Grants Pass in federal court this week to fight for Christians who are called to speak out for the unborn. PJI filed the lawsuits on behalf … Read More

Sacramento, CA—The Pacific Justice Institute—Center for Public Policy (PJI-CPP) is opposing new legislation that threatens to fine retailers for separating boys’ and girls’ clothing, toys, and other childcare products. Assembly Bill 2826, introduced by Asemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley), would impose … Read More

Boise, ID—The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is stepping up to the plate in Idaho to help ensure fairness for girls there who compete in interscholastic sports.  Ray Hacke, one of PJI’s Pacific Northwest-based staff attorneys, testified before the Idaho House … Read More