PARENTAL RIGHTS

Township Blocks Korean Church From Establishing Seminary And Church

11 Jan, 2013

Cheltenham, PA – Police in a Pennsylvania township began monitoring a property purchased by a church while local officials threatened $500 per day fines, claiming that use of the land was illegal. The First Korean Church of New York was denied … Read More

It’s Official: Gov. Brown Signs Gay Therapy Ban; PJI Filing Suit  

30 Sep, 2012

Sacramento, CA – Over the weekend, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a controversial ban on counseling and therapy for youth that is not affirming of same-sex attraction. Pacific Justice Institute has led the fight against SB 1172 since its … Read More

Students Told “America the Beautiful” is Lesbian Anthem

25 Sep, 2012

SACRAMENTO, CA – With schools in California trying to figure out how to implement new gay history mandates, some ideas that may be introduced next week are spurring fresh controversy. Critics of the new law, SB 48, are concerned that … Read More

PJI Launches Campaign to Seek Sanctions Against Double-Crossing DOJ Attorneys in Defense of Marriage Act Cases

4 Sep, 2012

Sacramento, CA — The Pacific Justice Institute is announcing the launch of a nationwide grassroots campaign to seek official sanctions against Department of Justice attorneys who have changed sides in the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) cases. “Government lawyers are essentially … Read More

As Legislature Sends Ban on Gay Therapy to Governor, PJI Promises Legal Challenge

31 Aug, 2012

Sacramento, CA – California legislators cast their final votes late Thursday in favor of a controversial ban on therapy for minors with same-sex attractions. The bill, SB 1172, now goes to Gov. Jerry Brown. Meanwhile, attorneys with Pacific Justice Institute … Read More

City Threatens Family With $250 Per Day Fine For Weekly Prayer Meeting In Home

27 Aug, 2012

Venice, FL – A family in Venice, Florida, is facing fines of $250 per day for having an unauthorized “house of worship” in their home. Shane and Marlene Roessiger host a prayer meeting on Friday nights with 6-10 people normally … Read More

In Silicon Valley, PJI Warns City Council: Don’t Mess with Chick-fil-A

3 Aug, 2012

Mountain View, CA – Constitutional lawyers are warning a Silicon Valley city not to discriminate against restaurant chain Chick-fil-A because of its recent statement in support for traditional marriage. Chick-fil-A has received both threats from big city politicians and overwhelming support … Read More