Sandy Chiong v. Henry McMaster
Illegal race quotas on government boards deny equality and destroy opportunity
Sandy Chiong knows what it means to fight for freedom. Her grandfathers immigrated from China to Cuba, where they met and married Sandy's grandmothers. Her family later fled Cuba after Castro's takeover, seeking liberty in America. This history shaped Sandy's deep appreciation for constitutional rights and her commitment to defending them. Tod ...
Nourish Our Neighbors v. City of Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio, burdens charities, punishes kindness with permits to share food
McKahla (Red) Moran started Nourish Our Neighbors in 2022, driven by a simple, yet powerful belief: Grassroots action can transform communities. Armed with a mission to alleviate hardships endured by the most vulnerable residents of Dayton, Ohio, the organization's volunteer members got to work providing free food to the hungry. Rather than en ...
Aerospace Solutions, LLC v. Greg Abbott
Racial set-asides deny equal treatment and opportunity in Texas contracting
Aerospace Solutions brings specialized staffing expertise to aerospace technology. Like most companies in the field, Aerospace's success depends on having a fair, competitive shot to win state contracts. In 2021, inspired by the state's reputation for entrepreneurship, Aerospace Solutions relocated to Austin, TX. The company already had earned ...
Do No Harm v. Lee II
Illegal race quotas on government boards undermine equality and opportunity
Government regulatory boards are commonplace for countless professions throughout the country. Boards governing healthcare professions are among the most prevalent, tasked with protecting citizens' health and safety in all states and several U.S. territories. Tennessee medical practitioners fall under the purview of the Tennessee Board of Medi ...
Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism v. Steve Walker
Washington homebuyers fight for equal treatment
According to a recent report, Washington State has one the most severe housing shortages in the nation. More than a million new homes are needed over the next 20 years to make up for the immediate and future shortage. Currently, surging demand continues to outpace supply, and housing remains extremely expensive compared to much of the U.S. To ...
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
Mike Colosi is a young, self-made tech entrepreneur who recently moved to Florida, drawn by its climate, both weather and taxes. Soon thereafter, he decided to plant permanent roots and in March 2024, he bought a 5.07-plot in a Punta Gorda neighborhood and set out to build a home. He was especially attracted to the peaceful privacy provided ...
In re Petition of Alger, Iron County Treasurers for Foreclosure
Fighting home equity theft in Michigan’s unlawful claims process
Lillian Joseph, a 79-year-old on a fixed income, fell behind on the 2018 property taxes on her house in Iron County, Michigan. In 2021, the County foreclosed over the $2,257 tax debt and sold the house for $27,500. The County kept every penny of the sale, seizing the family's entire equity in the home. A similar situation played out in Alger C ...
David Hood v. CA Department of Agriculture
Fighting California’s lawless general searches under the guise of pest control
For generations, residents of Southern California's Riverside and San Bernardino Counties have lived in harmony with the citrus trees that dot their private lawns and public spaces alike. The trees aren't just a source of fresh fruit; they're a living connection to the rich agricultural history of the state's "Inland Empire." When an invasive ...
American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Pritzker
Fighting for equality and educational opportunity for future teachers in Illinois
In 1992 Illinois lawmakers passed legislation creating the Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program (MTI). Its purported aim was to alleviate a teacher shortage by recruiting minority students to pursue teaching careers at Pre-K through high school levels. It awards scholarships of up to $7,500 per year for tuition, fees, room & boa ...