What We Do
We sue the government when it violates Americans’ constitutional rights—and 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
June 07, 2022 | By JEFF MCCOYNICOLE W.C. YEATMAN
Wilkins v. United States: Another PLF case goes to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court agrees to hear oral arguments in only about 70 cases each term. Those 70 cases are selected for review from a flood of roughly 7,000-8,000 cert petitions. Next term, two of those cases will be Pacific Legal Foundation cases: Sackett v. EPA, which the Supreme Court accepted for review in January, and …
July 02, 2022 | By ETHAN BLEVINS
Orange County Register: A return to our common humanity
June 29, 2022 | By CALEB TROTTER
What is Title IX?
July 15, 2022 | By JAMES BURLING
Apocalypse not: What West Virginia v. EPA really means
July 14, 2022 | By CHARLES YATES
It’s time to reevaluate the Clean Water Act
July 07, 2022 | By OLIVER DUNFORD
Court-packing is a terrible idea. FDR proved it.
July 13, 2022 | By JAMES BURLING
The federal government should get out of the way of homebuilding
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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.
