What We Do
We sue the government when it violates Americans’ 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
October 12, 2023
Public Service Denied: How Discriminatory Mandates Prevent Qualified Individuals from Serving on Public Boards
No one should be denied the opportunity to serve on a public board due to their race or sex. Yet, Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) found instances in 25 states where such unconstitutional discrimination has been codified.
We believe that equality before the law requires government decision-making to ignore immutable characteristics, such as race and sex.
November 30, 2023 | By JAMES BURLING
Property rights in Jamestown: Bowling and starving in the New World
November 28, 2023 | By ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
The Founders hated Old World justice. Agency adjudication brings it back.
November 15, 2023 | By BRITTANY HUNTER
Protecting 1st Amendment rights also protects economic freedom and prosperity
November 10, 2023 | By ANDREW QUINIO
The Detroit News: Drone ban flies in the face of entrepreneurship and rights
November 09, 2023 | By MARK MILLER & ISAIAH MCKINNEY
Washington Examiner: Biden’s proposed environmental rule would force bad California policy onto everyone
November 08, 2023 | By DANIEL DEW
American Habits: How unelected bureaucrats undermine the people’s representatives
November 01, 2023 | By BRITTANY HUNTER
A muralist fights for free expression and economic liberty in Texas
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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.
