Wilmer Chavarria v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Vermont school superintendent challenges policies permitting warrantless search and seizure of electronic devices at the border
Americans don’t surrender their constitutional rights as the price of international travel. CBP policies that claim to give its employees the power to search and seize electronic devices without a warrant violate the Fourth Amendment and therefore should be set aside.
Amy Siple v. Kansas Board of Nursing
Nurse practitioner punished for speaking about dementia
Amy Siple has served the state of Kansas for more than three decades as a geriatrics nurse practitioner. She is an accomplished nurse, holding several former appointments and awards from the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners in Kansas. Amy speaks on panels, lectures to students, and presents at […]
Tennessee Riverkeeper v. City of Luttrell, Tennessee
Tennessee town stands up to Congress’ unconstitutional delegation of executive power
Luttrell isn’t giving in. Rather than waste its residents’ money lining a private group’s pockets, the City is challenging the law that enabled Tennessee Riverkeeper to sue anyone with the government’s power. Represented at no cost by Pacific Legal Foundation, the City of Luttrell is challenging Congress’ unconstitutional delegation of executive power under the Clean Water Act.
Michael Pung v. Isabella County
County seizes family home over tax bill that was never owed
The Supreme Court will decide whether Scott Pung’s heirs are entitled to the equity they had in their longtime family home.
John Levy v. California Coastal Commission
Homeowner challenges California Coastal Commission’s power to levy crippling fines
Mr. Levy argues that this method of operation makes the California Coastal Commission prosecutor, judge, and beneficiary—in violation of Americans’ Fourteenth Amendment rights.
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
Slayden Plumbing & Heating, Inc. v. General Services Administration, et al.
Alaska contractor challenges mandate forcing union agreements on federal projects
Slayden is fighting to restore both its right to compete for federal work and the proper separation of powers between Congress and the president.
Venus Bontadelli v. City of Powell
Woman challenges standardless “exotic pet” permit after Wyoming city bans her pet goat
Represented at no cost by Pacific Legal Foundation, Venus Bontadelli filed a lawsuit to challenge the city of Powell’s arbitrary denial of her permit and to fight for the right to bring Porsche Lane home.
Jay Greene v. Attorney General Tim Griffin, et al.
Unconstitutional race quota on public commission prohibits qualified candidate from serving
A professor and education scholar filed a lawsuit, with the help of Pacific Legal Foundation, challenging a racial quota law that prohibits people from serving on Arkansas’ Ethics Commission based on race.