Danielle Johnson v. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality et al.
Oregon agency punishes employee who questioned its race-based policies
Danielle Johnson sues Oregon DEQ, alleging retaliation for questioning race-based workplace policies.
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.
Erica Katherine Jimenez v. Dr. Erica Pan, Director for California Public Department of Public Health
Expectant mother sues over denial of public benefits due to racial eligibility criteria
Federal lawsuit challenges California’s race-based maternal health program.
Californians for Equal Rights Foundation et al. v. San Francisco Human Rights Commission et al.
San Francisco taxpayers challenge race-based reparations fund in court
San Francisco taxpayers challenge the city’s race-based reparations ordinance as unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause.
Annette Hubbell v. Acosta
Historian, author, and actor wins fight to tell stories of historical women, regardless of their race
Annette Hubbell fought back with a federal lawsuit to restore equal opportunity for everyone to participate in the arts, regardless of race or any other characteristics they cannot control.
Hooley v. UC Regents
UCSF healthcare internship selects participants based on race, denying students equal access to educational opportunities
G.H. fought back with a federal equal protection challenge to restore equal treatment and educational opportunity for all students, regardless of race.
Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism v. Steve Walker
Washington homebuyers fight for equal treatment
With free representation by Pacific Legal Foundation, FAIR is fighting back with a federal lawsuit challenging Washington’s discriminatory housing program to restore equal treatment for all first-time homebuyers, regardless of race.
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.