Napa County et al. v. Hoopes Vineyard LLC, et al.

Family winery fights back against excessive fines

Family winery in Napa gets excessive fine because county alleges lack of required permit.

John Carbin v. Town of Savoy, Massachusetts

Certified to fix jet engines, barred from fixing his own house

John Carbin asks the Supreme Court to review a Massachusetts law that bans homeowners from doing their own plumbing, raising key constitutional questions.

Julio Licinio v. State of New York, et al.

Former medical school dean fights judge-made framework that blocks discrimination victims from having their day in court

Former medical school dean fights judge-made framework that blocks discrimination victims from having their day in court.

Kōloa Rum Company v. Noem

Fighting to end the Jones Act’s century-old, discriminatory shipping laws

Bob Gunter and Kōloa Rum Company are fighting back with a federal lawsuit challenging the Jones Act’s constitutionality under the Port Preference Clause.

Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism v. Mary Jane Pickens

Government board's race criteria undermine equality and opportunity

FAIR is fighting back with a federal lawsuit challenging the West Virginia State Bar’s race-based Board membership and voting requirements.

Minnesota State House
American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Tim Walz

Race quotas for public service deny equality and opportunity

Represented by Pacific Legal Foundation at no charge, The American Alliance for Equal Rights is fighting back. Its federal lawsuit challenges the Minnesota Board of Social Work’s race-based membership quota as violating the Constitution’s equal protection guarantee. A victory would ensure that all candidates can compete equally to serve on the social work board, regardless of race. 

Valencia Ag, LLC v. Alexander

Race and sex preferences in New York business licensing deny equal treatment and opportunity

William and Emmet are challenging New York’s illegal discrimination in the licensure of cannabis businesses in federal court.

Californians for Equal Rights Foundation v. City of San Diego

San Diego first-time homebuyers fight for equal treatment under the law

The San Diego Housing Commission launched a pilot program in 2023 to help middle-income, first-time homebuyers achieve “the dream of homeownership.” The program provides up to $40,000 for down payments and closing costs—among the greatest barriers to first-time homeownership.  No matter who meets the eligibility requirements for residency, finances, and the like, this program is only for non-white homebuyers. The City provides assistance solely to “Black, Indigenous and People of Color” (BIPOC) households. 

Lynn v. Goff

Oregon teacher fights for equal treatment under the law

Tyler has always stood up for fairness and equality, and now he’s taking a stand for the right to be treated equally in Oregon’s reimbursement program. Represented by Pacific Legal Foundation at no charge, Tyler is fighting back with a federal lawsuit, continuing an essential lesson for his students that the government must treat individuals based on need and merit, regardless of their race.