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.

Brinah Milstein et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al.

Los Angeles can’t force homeowners to foot the bill for public monuments

If the government wants a public monument, it must pay for one—not force private homeowners to foot the bill. The City of Los Angeles is no exception.

Yi Fang Chen v. Zohran Mamdani

Chinese American mother challenges New York’s discriminatory school admissions policy

Race-based school admissions policy excludes low-income Asian students, violating equal protection by engineering racial outcomes over individual merit.

Thomas and Madison Woodward, III v. Amanda Lefton

Father and son challenge statewide fracking ban to unlock New York’s energy abundance

But when the State adopted an executive order banning hydraulic fracking, the Woodwards abruptly lost the ability to use their own property.

United States v. Tate Pulliam

Outdoorsman’s fishing trip exposes how park officials make up criminal law

Man fights criminal charges from Yellowstone trip, arguing park officials have no constitutional power to make criminal law.

State of Hawaii v. Williams

State claims Hawaii man owes $1.5 million for the taking of his own land

In July 2025, after a nearly thirteen-year odyssey through Hawaii’s trial and appellate courts, Don Williams secured a major victory.