Anna Runkle v. Lea Tate
Life coach fights California’s attempt to license conversation
Life coach Anna Runkle sues California, arguing its psychology licensing law violates the First Amendment by restricting paid advice.
Ron Fodé v. Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington farmer challenges state agency’s hidden deadline used to dodge its own legal obligations
Washington farmer challenges Ecology’s secret deadline and penalties, arguing agencies must follow the law before enforcing it.
Ryan v. Watson
Hawaii resident challenges blood quantum restriction that blocks homesteading access
Hawai‘i resident challenges blood quantum restriction that blocks them from accessing housing benefits.
1517 Fund v. KC Mohseni
Venture capital firm challenges California’s demand to profile founders by race, gender, and sexuality
A VC firm is suing California over a law requiring funds to report demographic data on founders, citing First Amendment and constitutional violations.
Sandra May v. City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, et al.
Honolulu fines retiree $600,000 for advertising a rental
Under that prohibition, Honolulu charges property owners a staggering $10,000 a day for even advertising short-term rentals.
Majestic Realty Co., et al. v. Alex Salazar
Cert petition challenges California’s compelled speech requirement
The owners of two California malls are petitioning the United States Supreme Court to strike down California’s compelled speech requirement.
Seidensticker v. California Coastal Commission
California couple challenges Coastal Commission’s demand that they waive their rights in order to rebuild their home
The Seidenstickers’ plans were abruptly shut down when their project was appealed to the California Coastal Commission on February 7, 2023.
Earle Asphalt Co. v. New Jersey Turnpike Authority, et al.
Federal lawsuit challenges New Jersey's discriminatory hiring mandates and forced union speech requirements
NJ contractor Earle Asphalt is suing the state over race/sex hiring quotas and union mandates on public projects, claiming Equal Protection violations.
Petitions to Restore Sea Otter Management Zone and Delist the Southern Sea Otter
Defending California fishermen by restoring protections for their rights
On April 24, 2026, Pacific Legal Foundation filed two petitions with FWS to reestablish the abandoned protections for fishermen’s rights.