CIVIL LIBERTIES

Pacific Justice Institute applauds decision affirming the legality of state laws preserving fair competition for female athletes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Supreme Court today upheld state laws from Idaho and West Virginia protecting women’s sports, concluding that the … Read More

Arizona court revives lawsuit after finding factual disputes regarding county’s accommodation efforts TUCSON, Ariz. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is celebrating a significant appellate victory in Stone v. Pima County, a case involving the religious rights of a county employee … Read More

Dear Mr. Haygood, My name is Brad Dacus, and I am the Founder and President of the Pacific Justice Institute (PJI). Congratulations on your appointment as President and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). I understand that you … Read More

Civil case seeks accountability following alleged incident involving 7-year-old child in educational setting FORT WORTH, Texas — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is representing Whitney Price, acting as next friend of her minor son, in a civil lawsuit arising from an … Read More

Oregon dependency case raises questions about parental rights, religious liberty, and family reunification HILLSBORO, Ore. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is representing an Oregon mother in In the Matter of K.B., a juvenile dependency case involving a 15-year-old boy who … Read More

Jewish political activist extradited to Michigan has been in jail for more than 800 days awaiting trial over six nonthreatening, nonviolent emails sent to a public official PONTIAC, Mich. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is participating in a disturbing criminal … Read More

SEATTLE, Wash. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on behalf of Shannon McIntire, a Christian woman who was denied a foster care license by the … Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is highlighting a major decision from the U.S. Supreme Court  protecting the constitutional rights of pro-life pregnancy centers, following the Court’s ruling in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Davenport. The case arose … Read More

April 28, 2026 Christian employee challenges mandate she says compelled speech and violated her beliefs PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon on behalf of … Read More

January 21, 2026 Jury Awards $7.5 Million to PJI Clients in Landmark First Amendment Retaliation Case Against Texas School District   Verdict delivers a major victory for parental rights, student rights, and free speech in public schools   WACO, Texas … Read More