What We Do
Pacific Legal Foundation is a national public interest law firm that defends Americans from government overreach and abuse. We sue the government when it violates your constitutional rights—and we win.
At PLF, we believe in individual liberty: that when people are free to live peacefully and productively, without interference by government, they improve themselves, their families, and their communities.
We represent hundreds of Americans, free of charge, giving them a day in court to protect their rights.
What we fight for
What’s New
November 07, 2024 | By DAVID DEERSON
Victory! City backs down over $20,000 ‘inclusionary housing’ fee
The City of Healdsburg, California, has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed less than two months ago by Jessica Pilling, a local mom represented by Pacific Legal Foundation. Jessica sued the City in September over its “inclusionary housing” ordinance, which tacked a $20,000 fee onto her family’s homebuilding project. The City has now refunded the fee.
December 05, 2024 | By BRITTANY HUNTER
No-man’s (and no-bird’s) land
November 04, 2024 | By DANIEL WOISLAW
Government kills pet squirrel P’Nut in Fourth Amendment horror story
August 13, 2024
Nowhere to Live: An upcoming book on the housing crisis
Deep Dive
Support Our ClientsHeroes
PLF clients are more than parties to a lawsuit. They are heroes who want to stand up to the government when it stymies their ability to improve their lives. They don’t lack courage, just resources. So, we represent these everyday Americans free of charge.
PLF is 100% funded through the generosity of donors across the country who believe in the American ideals of individualism and liberty. Every PLF donor gives these citizens their day in court to vindicate their rights and set lasting precedent to protect everyone else.
