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August 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Federal regulators lost their case at SCOTUS—so why are they ignoring the ruling?

Federal regulators lost their case at SCOTUS—so why are they ignoring the ruling Plus, a California family challenges their City’s extortionate zoning scheme... VIEW ONLINE | SUBSCRIBE HERE A California family challenges their …

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  Chris Kieser, Pacific Legal Foundation · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Fighting race-based discrimination at America’s oldest high school

FY26 Case Announcement Template Boston’s elite exam schools consistently rank among the best public high schools in the country. Their alumni include some of America’s most celebrated artists, entrepreneurs, and intellectuals... Boston’s elite exam schools—Boston Lat…

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July 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM

Find out if PLF is suing the government near you

Email 2: Last Chance - Nameless Prospects We proudly represent Americans from every corner of the country and every walk of life... At any given time, Pacific Legal Foundation attorneys are litigating more than 150 active cases in 40+ state…

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July 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Discrimination by proxy is still discrimination

Discrimination by proxy is still discrimination Plus, we’re heading back to Rhode Island to challenge an even uglier, more oppressive, zombie-like resurrection of a statute we’ve already defeated once... VIEW ONLINE | SUBSCRIBE HERE …

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  Jack Brown, Pacific Legal Foundation · [email protected]

July 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Fighting outsourced discrimination in higher education

FY26 Case Announcement Template Most Americans aren’t interested in seeking special treatment—but they rightfully expect equal treatment. Yet too often, colleges and universities sidestep civil rights protections... Most Americans aren’t interested in seeking special …

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July 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM

Find out if PLF is suing the government near you

Find out if PLF is suing the government near you We’re suing the government on behalf of farmers, fishermen, teachers, nurses... Did you know Pacific Legal Foundation has more than 150 active cases in 40+ states?    We’re suing the governm…

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July 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Celebrating hard-earned victories for property owners in CA and WY

PLF’s newest practice group makes a splash Plus, a bombshell new report exposes the American Bar Association’s efforts to push law schools across the country into race- and sex-based discrimination... VIEW ONLINE | SUBSCRIBE HERE …

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  Charles T. Yates, Pacific Legal Foundation · [email protected]

July 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM

Meet the Lincks—Idaho landowners going toe to toe with the Army Corps of Engineers

FY26 Case Announcement Template Rebecca and Caleb Linck are the owners of a small 4.7-acre property in Bonner County, Idaho. The land has been in their family for more than 40 years... Rebecca and Caleb Linck are the owners of a small 4.7-acre property in Bonner Coun…

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July 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM

PLF’s newest practice group makes a splash; plus, a nanny state spotlight in the NY Post

PLF’s newest practice group makes a splash Since our founding in 1973, PLF has successfully challenged restrictive, arbitrary barriers to the use of natural resources in courtrooms across the country... VIEW ONLINE | SUBSCRIBE HERE …

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July 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM

Introducing PLF’s new legal program: Environment and Natural Resources

FY26 Case Announcement Template At Pacific Legal Foundation, we believe people are the ultimate resource. Our work is rooted in the conviction that when human creativity is unleashed through liberty... At Pacific Legal Foundation, we believe people are the ultimate re…

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July 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Happy Independence Day!

Fighting extortionate building permits and defending the right to a jury trial In honor of America’s 249th birthday, we’re re-sharing one of our most popular blogs of all time. Pass this along to someone in your life who might still be wondering... Forwarded thi…

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  Chris Kieser, Pacific Legal Foundation · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM

PLF joins NYC coalition in challenging extortionate zoning fees

FY26 Case Announcement Template Following the City’s appeal of a December appellate court victory, PLF has officially joined the Coalition to prepare for a new hearing before the state’s highest court... In December 2024, the New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Divisio…

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June 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM

Fighting for a jury trial in Arizona; plus, a look at where SCOTUS went wrong in NRC v. Texas

Fighting extortionate building permits and defending the right to a jury trial Last week, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in what had the potential to be a landmark decision concerning the NRC’s authority... Forwarded …

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June 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM

We’re suing the USDA and State of Arizona for their abuse of power

FY26 Case Announcement Template The Constitution protects the right to a fair trial before an impartial judge and jury—but the USDA’s sham administrative hearing tramples David Latham’s constitutional rights. Now, he’s fighting back with a federal lawsuit to clear his name... …

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June 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Fighting extortionate 'arts' fees and USDA overreach

Fighting extortionate building permits and defending the right to a jury trial Plus, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signs two sweeping new reforms into law... Forwarded this email? Subscribe here. An Alabama horse trainer chall…

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June 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM

The Constitution—not bureaucratic whims—comes first

Fighting extortionate building permits and defending the right to a jury trial If you exercise significant executive power, then you should serve at the pleasure of the president. That’s what the Constitution, the separation of powers, and the rule of law require... …

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  David J. Deerson, Pacific Legal Foundation · [email protected]

June 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM

We’re challenging Denver’s unconstitutional ‘inclusionary zoning’ scheme

FY26 Case Announcement Template Nathan Adams founded redT Homes with a commitment to developing sustainable, attainable housing. He and his award-winning team are exactly the kind of builders... A fundamental law of economics is that an increase in supply tends to low…

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June 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM

Fighting extortionate building permits and defending the right to a jury trial

Fighting extortionate building permits and defending the right to a jury trial PLF attorneys filed a federal lawsuit challenging Denver’s extortionate and unconstitutional permitting scheme last week... Forwarded this email? Subscribe here. …

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  Adi Dynar, Pacific Legal Foundation · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM

A federal agency denied Russell Tidaback's right to a jury. Now, we’re fighting back.

FY26 Case Announcement Template In June 2021, Russell and his daughter Jordan purchased American Tripoli, a 150-year-old mining company in the small town of Seneca, Missouri... The right to a jury trial has been a cornerstone of our legal tradition for more than 800 y…

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May 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM

New lawsuits defending property rights in DC and Michigan

New lawsuits defending property rights in DC and Michigan Plus, a major step forward in a veteran’s fight for economic freedom in California... Forwarded this email? Subscribe here. DC’s predatory tax foreclosure scheme is at …

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  Wesley Hottot, Pacific Legal Foundation · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM

All Kathy Sarkisian wanted was to raise a few chickens...Now, she’s headed to federal court.

FY26 Case Announcement Template If the government is going to dictate what you can and cannot do on your land—or worse yet, delegate that power to your neighbors—you’re owed due process. It’s that simple... When Kathy Sarkisian set out to raise chickens at her family…

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May 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM

Major victories in VA and MT—plus, a WY family fights back against $25k permit shakedown

Arkansas governor signs sweeping legislation following PLF lawsuits Yesterday, the Coalition for TJ—a tireless group of parents, teachers, and alumni—received long-overdue vindication after years of litigation and public outcry... Forwarded this email? Subscrib…

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  Austin Waisanen, Pacific Legal Foundation · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM

Trey and Shelby Scharp were hit with a $25k permit shakedown. Now, they’re fighting back.

FY26 Case Announcement Template If you set out to build a new home in Jackson, Wyoming—like our clients, the Scharps—you could face tens of thousands of dollars in so-called “workforce housing” fees... Jackson, Wyoming, is home to one of the most expensive housing ma…

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May 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM

Florida retiree files suit after city levies nearly $600K in fines over minor code violations

Arkansas governor signs sweeping legislation following PLF lawsuits PLF client Don Bourgeois invested much of his life’s savings into a small, multi-unit rental property in Largo, Florida, planning to use the rental income to sustain his retirement... Forwarded…

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May 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM

Arkansas governor signs sweeping legislation following PLF lawsuits

Arkansas governor signs sweeping legislation following PLF lawsuits “The government cannot hand out opportunities based on race,” said PLF senior attorney Caleb Trotter. “Equality before the law means equal treatment, regardless of race or background...” Forwar…

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May 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM

PLF attorney responds to a bizarre ‘cease and desist’ demand

Since California has been especially determined to implement reparations-related legislation, we’ve been speaking out in opposition—and we’ve received some interesting pushback as a result... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.…

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April 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Business owners band together to challenge President Trump’s tariffs

Yesterday, Pacific Legal Foundation attorneys filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Jamey Stegmaier (co-founder of Stonemaier Games), Rebecca Melsky and Eva St. Clair (founders of Princess Awesome & Boy Wonder)... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe…

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  Oliver J. Dunford, Pacific Legal Foundation · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM

We’re challenging the constitutionality of President Trump’s tariffs

FY25 Case Announcement Template Earlier today, my colleagues and I filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of business owners Jamey Stegmaier, Rebecca Melsky, Eva St. Clair, Quent and Linda Cordair, and Pete Paulin... In the past few months, President Trump declared several n…

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April 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM

A California distillery challenges New York’s out-of-state restrictions; plus, new lawsuits in Texas and Michigan

On Wednesday, PLF attorneys filed a federal lawsuit challenging New York’s discriminatory treatment of out-of-state distilleries... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   A Los Angeles-based craft distillery sues N…

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April 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Ninth Circuit weighs in on first grader’s free speech in ‘any life’ drawing scandal

Government’s attorney argues first graders deserve less protection due to age... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   Third-generation farmer challenges FWS’s power grab; Ninth Circuit hears arguments over first …

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April 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Federal judge delivers major blow to FWS overreach in victory for property owners

On Monday, in a major victory for our clients and property owners everywhere, a federal judge ruled... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   Kansas ranching families celebrate as court rules against FWS; PLF attor…

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March 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM

CFPB internal investigation reveals PLF client was unjustly ‘targeted and harassed for years’

The Docket 3.21.25 On Wednesday, the agency moved to return a six-figure fine and vacate a November 2024 settlement... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   An internal investigation at CFPB reveals “a flagrant misuse…

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  Steve Simpson, Pacific Legal Foundation · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Government pursued ‘abusive, unjust’ case against PLF client, new CFPB leaders admit

FY25 Case Announcement Template Wednesday afternoon, the CFPB announced it had reviewed its case against Townstone... Wednesday afternoon—after more than seven years of legal strife resulting in a six-figure fine for our client, Townstone Financial—new leaders at the Co…

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March 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM

A Rhode Island town moves to seize family’s land “without any notice”; threatens trespassing citations

The Docket 3.21.25 Last week, we introduced you to the Santoro family—whose plans to develop new, affordable housing were derailed after public threats from local officials... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   An e…

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March 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM

Rhode Island town seizes 30+ acre property in eminent domain scandal; PLF files suit

The Docket 3.14.25 On Monday, we filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Rhode Island town’s hastily executed—and seemingly power-drunk—use of eminent domain to block a family’s... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   A…

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March 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM

Major victory for property rights as state court reaffirms ‘Montana Miracle’

The Docket 3.7.25 “This is a win for Montanans and property owners everywhere,” said PLF attorney David McDonald. “Thanks to our wonderful clients...” THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   A Montana court delivers a ma…

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February 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM

PLF files an equal protection lawsuit against Fresno schools; plus, the end of the Jones Act?

The Docket 2.28.25 Fresno Unified School District serves 71,000 students across California’s San Joaquin Valley. The district offers a wide range of... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   A Hawaiian rum distillery pre…

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February 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Restaurant owner asks Fifth Circuit to overrule NLRB’s sham in-house tribunal

The Constitution guarantees us the right to a fair trial in a court of law. But too often, government agencies like the NLRB... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   A Houston-area restaurant owner readies for …

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February 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM

PLF clients file a federal lawsuit in CA; plus, a TX company challenges HUD ruling

PLF clients file a federal lawsuit in CA; plus, a TX company challenges HUD ruling PLF attorneys prepare to fight *for* equal opportunity in California, and *against* baseless claims of discrimination in Texas... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for…

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February 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM

CA regulators should take note—property rights are key to rebuilding after the LA fires

Weeks after devastating fires ripped through Southern California, much of the attention on rebuilding has been directed at... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   Pacific Legal Foundation clients file a federal…

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January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Unconstitutional bans on small businesses, racial quotas on public boards, and ‘The Tariff Sheriff’

The Docket 1.31.25 This week’s Docket has a little something for everyone... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   A former Navy diver squares off with the City of Newport Beach; PLF clients file a federal lawsuit chall…

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January 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Wyoming rancher caught in nightmarish ordeal with regulators

subject line Official boasts he has “more power than the sheriff” before ordering... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   The California Coastal Commission is in the spotlight once again after illegally conspiring to h…

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January 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM

Seattle homebuilder scores a major victory over City’s extortionate demands

A state court strikes down an “exorbitant ransom” levied on a small business; nurse practioners file suit against California regulators; and a new report exposes an obscure but powerful arm of the administrative state. Here’s what’s on The Docket.  Seattle homebuilder scores a major…

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January 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM

California judge rules against Coastal Commission in major win for property owners

Neighboring retirees rang in the New Year with a major victory over the California Coastal Commission; a former PLF client recovered the title to his home, just in time for Christmas; and a family-owned fireworks company challenges an absurd federal regulation. Here’s what’s on The…

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December 31, 2024 at 6:34 PM

10 Moments to Remember from 2024

As we count down the hours until the New Year, we invite you to join us in celebrating 10 moments we were proud to be part of in 2024.  Thanks to the courage and bravery of our clients and the unwavering support of our partners, we secured multiple landmark victories in some of our …

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December 20, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Five new federal lawsuits filed in four states; plus, a big win for a small town

Northland Township, North Dakota, scores a big win against the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; PLF clients file five new federal lawsuits across the country; and PLF senior legal fellow Stephen Davis calls out the government’s abuse of its eminent domain power. Here’s what’s on T…

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  Kyle Griesinger, Pacific Legal Foundation · [email protected]

December 9, 2024 at 11:09 PM

PLF takes on unconstitutional agency adjudication at the Fourth Circuit

Email Newsletter Friend, Tomorrow is a big day at the Fourth Circuit: Pacific Legal Foundation attorneys are arguing two separate cases about the unfair adjudication process that many federal agencies trap Americans in.  If you’re familiar with PLF’s work to end agency adjudication, you know that …

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December 6, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Federal agencies remain defiant after Clean Water Act decision

Timeless lessons from holiday classics; a golden opportunity for state legislators to reclaim their constitutional authority; and proven solutions to fix America’s housing crisis. Here’s what’s on The Docket.  Timeless lessons on property rights and the rule of law from classic hol…

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November 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM

New lawsuits filed in TX, OH, and TN; victory in the Second Circuit

Nourish Our Neighbors—a Dayton-based charity group—fights back against the City’s food-sharing permitting scheme; Aerospace Solutions files a federal lawsuit against the State of Texas; and New York antiques dealers earn a hard-fought victory in the Second Circuit. Here’s what’s on…

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November 8, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Victory in California couple’s fight against excessive permitting fees

PLF clients celebrate victory in a settlement with the City of Healdsburg; Washington’s race-based housing assistance program is challenged; and Brazilian-born MMA fighter Renato “Money” Moicano becomes an official partner of Pacific Legal Foundation.  Here’s what’s on The Docket. …

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