Katie Chubb and Augusta Birth Center v. Boyd
Georgia birth center director fights crony protectionism to help expectant mothers
The ability to choose where and how to give birth is extremely important for Katie Chubb. She and her husband drove 2.5 hours during her own labor to get to the nearest birth center. Such centers are generally small businesses or nonprofits run by certified nurse midwives and supervising physicians. Katie is originally from the United Kingdom, wher ...
Robert Mayfield v. U.S. Department of Labor
Businessman fights DOL’s illegal minimum salary rule to preserve opportunities for his beloved management team
Robert Mayfield took over his family business in 1979 and has, in pursuit of his entrepreneurial dreams, grown it exponentially ever since. Today, his company, R.U.M. Enterprises, Inc., runs 13 high-performing Dairy Queen restaurants and a Wally's Burger Express in the Austin, Texas, area, and employs more than 350 people who Robert considers his " ...
Michigan Association of Public School Academies, et al. v. U.S. Dept. of Education, et al.
Defending educational opportunity from Biden’s war on charter schools
For many children, charter schools can provide an escape route, or at least a high-quality alternative, when traditional public schools fail them. Research consistently shows that urban charter schools outperform traditional public schools. ...
Californians for Equal Rights Foundation v. Alameda County
Racial set-asides practice in government contracting denies equal treatment and opportunity
Debbie Ferrari has spent the better part of 40 years in California's construction industry, working as a manager and estimator for an Alameda County trucking company. Over that time, she has mastered the bidding process to acquire jobs for the company's employees and independent owner-operators alike, including government contracts for public jobs. ...
Sarra L. v. Faust
Falsely accused mother and child-refugee advocate fights to restore due process and separation of powers
Grocery shopping around the holidays during normal times can be challenging. In the days leading up to Thanksgiving 2020, the raging pandemic added to the stress as stores had rules to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The Tucson, Arizona, grocery store where Sarra L. shopped was no exception, asking that only adult shoppers enter the ...
Ariyan Inc. v. Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans
Fighting for timely just compensation for government-damaged property
Hemorrhaging money and time, and unable to repair their properties or restore their businesses, these small businesses and property owners are asking the Supreme Court to confirm their constitutional right to reasonably timely just compensation. ...
Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence v. School Committee
Parents fight discrimination-by-proxy at Boston’s elite public schools
The coalition is appealing for equal opportunity for all students to compete now, and to prevent similar discriminatory policies in the future. ...
Ami Hill and Muse Originals LLC v. Town of Kill Devil Hills et al.
Outer Banks ordinance throws livelihood and rights under the bus
Ami wants to preserve the right to the fruits of one's labor by stopping the town of Kill Devil Hills from forcing these businesses to convert into charitable fundraising organizations. ...
Maureen Murphy et al. v. Gina Raimondo et al.
Census Bureau’s unlawful power grab tramples privacy rights and separation of powers
Maureen and John are challenging the Census Bureau's overreach, so no Americans are ever again forced to choose between huge fines and their right to keep their personal information private. ...