Even lawyers are entitled to First Amendment protection
In Fleck v. Wetch, North Dakota lawyer Arnold Fleck seeks to be free from his forced association with the State Bar Association of North Dakota. After considering his petition for … ›
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Weekly litigation report — December 15, 2018
Public land stewards reiterate that the President can reduce the size of national monuments
Briefing is now complete on the motion to dismiss Utah Diné Bikéyah v Trump, a case that challenges the President’s ability to reduce the size of national monuments PLF represents individuals and non-profit organizations that recreate, work, and volunteer on the public lands in Utah who were harmed when the Bears Ears National Monument was established This week, PLF filed another brief explaining the one president cannot bind future presidents when he establishes a national monument We are asking the court to dismiss the case A decision on the motion to dismiss is expected in
Read moreJoe Robertson’s case draws friends at Supreme Court
This week six friend of the court briefs were filed asking the Supreme Court to hear Joe Robertson‘s Clean Water Act case. This is a very good showing for Joe’s … ›
Read moreOMG…California moves to tax text messages!
Just when we thought California’s government could not get any more dumb. In addition to being known for some of America’s finest cities (I see you San Diego!), incredible beaches … ›
Read morePresident Trump tells EPA to drain the swamp; EPA says “not so much”
PLF client John Duarte joined the crew on Fox and Friends this morning to talk about being prosecuted by the Justice Department and the Army under the Clean Water Act, … ›
Read morePLF sues to stop racial discrimination in New York City magnet school admissions
New York’s specialized high schools are the crown jewel of the City’s public education system. Including nationally-recognized schools like Stuyvesant High School, the Bronx High School of Science, and Brooklyn … ›
Read moreProperty is property. End of story.
Today we filed an amicus brief in the Minnesota Supreme Court to make sure they apply the correct analysis when considering a Takings Clause challenge. Winona County, Minnesota recently banned … ›
Read more10th Amendment: Saving the best for last
If you visit any high school or college class and ask the students what makes the United States great, the answers will probably be pretty typical: “In America we have … ›
Read moreThe constitutional right to speak for yourself
Public employees are a diverse group. Just as they don’t all look alike, neither do they think alike. Under union-backed “exclusive representation” laws, however, they must speak with a single … ›
Read moreWhat’s the deal with the 9th Amendment?
Most of us are first introduced to the Bill of Rights in junior high or high school. Some of us go on to participate in an in-depth study of the … ›
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Weekly litigation report — Holding federal agencies accountable
Judicial review essential to hold federal agencies accountable On December 7, PLF filed a complaint on behalf of New Mexico ranchers in Northern New Mexico Stockman’s Association v. Fish and ... ›
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It’s time to restrain federal agencies’ power grabs
PLF filed a fresh lawsuit today on the heels of our latest Supreme Court victory. Last week, in Weyerhaeuser v. United States Fish and Wildlife Service, a unanimous Supreme Court ... ›
Read more PLF asks the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit Penn Central
Forty years ago, in Penn Central Transp. Co. v. City of New York (1978), the U.S. Supreme Court explained that regulatory takings cases are “essentially ad hoc, factual inquiries” wherein ... ›
Read more Weekly litigation report — Another Supreme Court Win!
Another PLF win in the Supreme Court This week, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously (8–0 with Justice Kavanaugh not participating) in favor of PLF client Edward Poitevent and his family ... ›
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Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries: Judge, Jury, and Executioner?
Agencies at every level play an outsized role in everyday life. The FDA imposes nutritional guidelines; the FCC controls what viewers can see on TV. Many other alphabet-soup agencies regulate ... ›
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Will Idaho case lead to reining in of unaccountable federal agencies?
Should federal executive branch agencies be accountable to Congress? For most people, the common-sense answer to that question is “yes.” Yet PLF attorneys regularly go head-to-head with government lawyers who ... ›
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Good news in fight to end Michigan’s tax foreclosure abuse
In 2011, PLF client Uri Rafaeli of Oakland County, Michigan, accidentally underpaid property taxes by $8. He paid all the following years’ taxes on time. But in 2014, after making ... ›
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Supreme Court hears oral argument in excessive fines case
Today the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Timbs v. Indiana, a case brought by our friends at Institute for Justice. In Timbs, the Supreme Court will decide whether the ... ›
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See all videosFlorida Has Terrible Regulations for Selling Hearing Aids, So We’re Suing
In Florida, you need a license to sell hearing aids. Dan Taylor of Melbourne, Florida, gave up his license after 30 years, because Florida’s outdated regulations were made for older … ›
Read moreDance prodigy Freddie Linden — banned from dance because of discriminatory ‘girls only’ rule
15-year-old dance prodigy Freddie Linden — banned from school dance teams by South Dakota’s discriminatory ‘girls only’ policy.
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PLF’s First Amendment battle heads to the U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court announced that it will hear a First Amendment challenge to Minnesota’s sweeping, speech-stifling restrictions on what can be worn while voting. In this week’s episode of PLF’s Courting Liberty podcast, hear from case attorney Wen Fa and client Andy Cilek as they break down the importance and gravity of their fight for free speech.
Read moreSeattle decides to continue to violate the First Amendment
In this week’s episode of PLF’s Courting Liberty podcast, hear from case attorney Ethan Blevins about this decision and how First Amendment rights include both the right to speak and the right not to speak.
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