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
June 13, 2025
New Legal Initiative Aims to Expand Healthcare Access by Empowering Nurses
Pacific Legal Foundation has launched a new initiative dedicated to securing full practice authority for advanced practice healthcare providers — a critical step in expanding access to safe, high-quality care for millions of Americans. “Arbitrary regulatory barriers that limit where and how healthcare professionals can practice do more than burden providers: they restrict access to care, especially in underserved and rural communities,” said PLF attorney Donna Matias.
June 13, 2025
Horse trainer sues USDA for right to a fair trial
Clear Sky Holdings, LLC v. Estate of Gaston Powell, Sr.
Protecting family’s century-old home equity from DC’s predatory taxation
March 21, 2025 | By NICOLE W.C. YEATMAN
Rhode Island town seizes family’s land in eminent domain scandal
April 10, 2025 | By BRITTANY HUNTER
Arizona city punishes charity workers for giving away free food
March 14, 2025 | By MOLLY NIXON
Our national non-emergencies, or A Panegyric to Orwell
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.
