Petition to rescind Santa Maria River’s “critical habitat” designation
California farmers and ranchers challenge agency overreach declaring dry riverbed a critical steelhead habitat
Californian farmers and ranchers should not be forced to shoulder the cost of federal agencies’ refusal to acknowledge decades of data. Every resident of the United States depends on the country’s farmers. When overreaching government policies drive up the cost of operating—or threaten the ability to farm at all—every American pays the price.
State of Ohio v. Robert Dunn II
Ohio farm owner fights rules that keep productive land idle
Rob Dunn bought 87 acres in Vermilion, Ohio, hoping to farm land that had long been designated for it. Instead, runoff from a road culvert floods his fields, woods, and front yard. When local officials refused to help, Rob placed fill to protect his home. Now Ohio EPA is suing him, claiming a seasonal low spot is a protected water. With PLF's help, Rob is fighting back.
Floss N Gloss d/b/a Aqua Dental v. NLRB
Dental practice fights for its day in court against the NLRB
No one should be forced to defend a case to an agency that serves as accuser, prosecutor, and judge.
Sligo Creek Center v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, et al.
Nursing home challenges federal agency's power to fine without a jury
Sligo Creek, represented by Pacific Legal Foundation free of charge, is now asking the Supreme Court to step in and affirm their constitutional right to a fair trial.
Groundtoair Aviation Services Inc., d/b/a bioaqualife v. Katrina Kessler, et al.
Minnesota law forces boat wrap maker to fund its own competitors
bioaqualife challenges Minnesota’s boat wrap law, saying it forces the company to fund competitor-run recycling rules that block its biodegradable product.
Across Arizona Tours v. Burgum
Grand Canyon tour company fights unauthorized fee threatening its business
Arizona tour company sues over higher national park fees for nonresidents.
Bingham v. Idaho Department of Water Resources
Idaho family farm files lawsuit to fight for their water rights and their future
The Bingham family has farmed in Bingham County, Idaho, since 1950. Today, the demands of a state agency threaten to destroy that legacy.
Quadrant Performance Materials v. California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Spray foam manufacturer challenges California’s “pay-to-play” fee requirement
Quadrant challenges California’s mandatory green research fee, arguing it violates manufacturers’ First Amendment rights.
Stanley Zhong, et al. v. The Regents of the University of Washington, et al.
Gifted student challenges University of Washington’s race-conscious admissions policy
Stanley Zhong is challenging UW’s race-conscious admissions policy.