Aerospace Solutions v. Texas

Racial set-asides deny equal treatment and opportunity in Texas contracting

Aerospace Solutions has filed a federal lawsuit to restore fair competition in Texas' contracting and ensure public contracts go to the most qualified bidders, regardless of race. ...

Do No Harm v. Lee II

Illegal race quotas on government boards undermine equality and opportunity

Do No Harm's federal lawsuit challenges Tennessee's racial quotas for chiropractor and medical board membership as violating the Constitution's equal protection guarantee. Victory would ensure that all candidates can compete equally for any state advisory board, regardless of race.  ...

Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism v. Steve Walker

Washington homebuyers fight for equal treatment

With free representation by Pacific Legal Foundation, FAIR is fighting back with a federal lawsuit challenging Washington's discriminatory housing program to restore equal treatment for all first-time homebuyers, regardless of race.  ...

Colosi v. Charlotte County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, et al.

Florida county’s land use permit extortion is for the birds—and illegal

Charlotte County's scrub jay fee scheme is an exorbitant ransom for permission to build a home on one's own land. This is unfair and unconstitutional. ...

In re Petition of Alger, Iron County Treasurers for Foreclosure

Fighting home equity theft in Michigan’s unlawful claims process

The Michigan and United States Constitutions demand that government pay the owner for property it takes, at a minimum, by selling the property and returning any surplus to former owners. No matter what claim processes lawmakers put on the books, once a government takes property, the government must pay for it. ...

David Hood v. CA Department of Agriculture

Fighting California’s lawless general searches under the guise of pest control

David is fighting back with free representation from PLF. He filed a federal lawsuit to restore his right to be secure in his own property and limit the government's ability to trespass on private property under the guise of an unconstitutional general warrant. ...

American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Pritzker

Fighting for equality and educational opportunity for future teachers in Illinois

Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) challenging the race-based criteria used by the Illinois Student Assistance Corporation when awarding state-funded scholarships to future Illinois teachers. ...

MAID v. State of Montana

Defending the “Montana Miracle” and the right to build on your property

With free representation by Pacific Legal Foundation, Clancy and David joined the case as intervenors to defend their property rights against MAID's misguided efforts to thwart sound, market-based solutions to the state's housing crisis. ...

Amy Cao et al. v. Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology

Manicurists and nail salon owners fight for their right to a trial by jury

Licensed cosmetologist Amy Cao, represented by Pacific Legal Foundation and the Pelican Institute, is fighting back in a state lawsuit to affirm the right to jury trials to challenge licensing board fines. ...