Valencia Ag, LLC v. Alexander
Race and sex preferences in New York business licensing deny equal treatment and opportunity
When the State of New York legalized cannabis in 2021, William and Emmet Purcell seized the opportunity to plant roots in the burgeoning industry. By September 2023, William and Emmet had established their business, Valencia Ag, in upstate New York. They signed a $2,000-per-month lease—plus utilities. All that remained was to get a license. Valen ...
Zip Kombucha, et al. v. Joan Wilson, et al.
Alaska breweries battle unfair restrictions to restore economic liberty
After a decade of wrangling to bring the state's alcohol laws up to date, not much has changed. Breweries and wineries are now "generously" allowed to host up to four events per year, but only if the proprietor pays a $100 fee per event and obtains a permit. (Games like darts and pool remain strictly prohibited.) These businesses can now stay open ...
Chu v. Rosa
New York parents fight for equal treatment and educational opportunity in STEP program
If the government wants to fund educational opportunities for children in need, it can do so. What it can't do is use economic need as a way to treat applicants differently based on their race. ...
Jennifer Schultz and Ceanna Johnston v. Washington Vet Board and Secretary of Health
Defending the right to practice horse floating against unreasonable licensing requirements
Floating has a long history of being practiced by professionals who are not veterinarians. Washington should encourage, rather than criminalize, such skilled and caring trained professionals. Washington's overly restrictive law harms horses and unreasonably denies citizens their right to earn a living—a blatant violation of the Washington Constit ...