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  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Liberty & Law: Million-dollar fines for backyard vegetables?

LIBERTY&LAW Plus news about AmazonSmile.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Fines and Fees   The California Homeowners Facing Mi…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ wins for small business forced out of downtown

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a big milestone for IJ's original videos.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Zoning   Victory for U-Haul Busine…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Kick off the new year with justice and opportunity

With the new year fast approaching, now is the time to support IJ and be part of a dynamic and rewarding 2023. IJ is wrapping up a productive December fueled by our supporters. By joining IJ, you will help us propel this momentum into January—and beyond—without pause. In Nebraska, the stage is se…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 7:45 PM

IJ ends the year with another win

Yesterday, home bakers in Wisconsin got some very good news as they head into the New Year—a judge ruled decisively that they can sell safe, shelf-stable goods like chocolate and granola, ruling against a state agency that threatened home cooks with a $1,000 fine or six months in jail for selling…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ defends grandma arrested for feeding the hungry

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a new video on IJ client arrested for filming police.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Private Charity   Ariz…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 6:02 PM

IJ secures green light for automotive entrepreneurs

Today, I am happy to report that Christmas came early for IJ clients and small-town entrepreneurs Jeremy Sark and Marie Dougherty, owners of Sark’s Automotive. Using a slow-motion eminent domain process called amortization, the town of Mauldin, South Carolina, declared that the town’s new zoning …
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December 14, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ leads the fight for small entrepreneurs

LIBERTY&LAW Plus IJ's seminal report on occupational licensing.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Economic Liberty   MAKING THE…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
December 9, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Full Court Press

I am writing to you as the Institute for Justice closes out one of our busiest weeks this year. IJ has been on the go from coast to coast, hustling to set the stage for a productive 2023. Our tenacious spirit is fueled by nearly 10,000 generous supporters—and I hope you will join us in the consta…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Liberty & Law: New free speech fight for CA entrepreneur

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a new case video on rogue judge.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Free Speech   Protecting Entrepreneurial Sp…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 8:45 PM

IJ’s clients give thanks for people like YOU

“Without your support, my children, my neighbors, and myself literally would not have our homes.” -Tina Barnes “Because of you, there is hope of getting back the money police seized from me.” -Cristal Starling “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for supporting small businesses like ours.” -K…
  Will Aronin, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 6:01 PM

IJ’s first-round win against outrageous impound scheme

This week, IJ secured an early victory in our lawsuit against Wilmington, Delaware’s wildly abusive towing and impound racket after a federal judge ruled against the city’s attempt to get the case dismissed. I argued this case before the judge and am thrilled to share the news with IJ’s friends a…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Liberty & Law: Victory over “unreasonable, unduly oppressive” licensing law

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a civil forfeiture early win.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Occupational Licensing   VICTORY IN PENNSYLVANI…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Helping those who help others

For years, Norma Thornton—a 78-year-old grandmother and former restaurant operator—has shared homecooked meals with those down on their luck at a local park in Bullhead City, Arizona. Until one afternoon this spring. Just as she finished serving, authorities arrested her and charged her with a cr…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ takes on toughest immunity fights

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a new video on a grandma arrested for feeding the homeless.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Immunity & Accountabil…
  Josh Windham, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 7:10 PM

IJ Victory: You don’t need to be a real estate broker to list a home on Airbnb

This morning, I called IJ client Sally Ladd with news she has been waiting more than five years to hear: She can now legally operate her business after IJ secured a major victory for her and for economic liberty in court. Since the summer of 2017, Sally has been under investigation for the “unlic…
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October 19, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ takes on warrantless postal seizures

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a new video on innocent homeowners facing millions in fines.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Immunity & Accountabi…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ’s plan to rein in government immunity

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a new video on Facebook jokester charged with felony.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Immunity & Accountability …
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Can the government arrest its critics?

The right to criticize the government without fear of retaliation is at the core of the Constitution’s First Amendment. Just last week, IJ asked the U.S. Supreme Court to enforce this principle. Please join us to defend freedom of speech and other vital constitutional rights. And as you may have …
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Liberty & Law: East Cleveland man fights government retaliation

LIBERTY&LAW Plus victories in WI and IN.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Free Speech   City Sends Police After Man Campaigning…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
September 19, 2022 at 8:35 PM

Early win in Indiana civil forfeiture case

This past weekend, many celebrated Constitution Day, a time to honor the Constitution and the essential rights it guarantees for all Americans. For IJ, every day is Constitution Day. We’ve spent more than three decades vindicating and giving life to our rights in and out of court. For instance, j…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: Small business owner defeats warrantless inspection scheme

LIBERTY&LAW Plus taking on the FCC.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Fourth Amendment   VICTORY IN OHIO! State Drops Warrantles…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 5:06 PM

4 IJ wins at state supreme courts

To defend the constitutional rights of ordinary Americans, we often travel a long and winding road to victory. In many cases, IJ litigates for years and overcomes multiple procedural hurdles before we can ultimately triumph over government abuse. And sometimes we must take a case all the way to a…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: Groundbreaking win after home destroyed by SWAT team

LIBERTY&LAW Plus wins for VA author and TN parents.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Property Rights   Pay Up! IJ Wins First-of…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ’s latest Supreme Court victory

LIBERTY&LAW Plus new podcasts on recording the police and qualified immunity.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Educational Choice  …
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ launches new tool to help overcome government immunity

LIBERTY&LAW Plus new video of police retaliation against political speech.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Immunity & Accountabilit…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: Innocent woman fights for money police seized from her

LIBERTY&LAW Plus new shocking new bodycam video on Pasco police abuse.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Civil Forfeiture   IJ F…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: When cities treat people like ATMs

LIBERTY&LAW Plus new video on rogue traffic engineer stopping drivers.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Fines and Fees   IJ Lea…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 7:55 PM

IJ victory holds government accountable for destroying Texas retiree’s home

Moments ago, IJ and Vicki Baker emerged victorious from a courtroom in Sherman, Texas. A jury there granted Vicki nearly full repayment after a SWAT team left her home in shambles. This was just the latest win in our resoundingly successful case. This spring, a judge agreed with IJ that “the gove…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ takes on prosecutor who acted as judge

LIBERTY&LAW Plus IJ makes headlines.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Immunity & Accountability   A Texas Prosecutor Played…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
June 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Victory for writers at Virginia Supreme Court

Yesterday, IJ won a victory for free speech when the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that Charlottesville can’t tax freelance writers like businesses. In doing so, the court reaffirmed that, when in doubt, tax laws must be interpreted in favor of the taxpayer and not the government. Corban Addison i…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ takes on horrendous policing for profit scheme

LIBERTY&LAW Watch the shocking video.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Fines and Fees   Tackling Taxation by Citation in Brooks…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
May 25, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Free speech victory! IJ squashes bogus suit against government critic

Yesterday, IJ won a victory for free speech when a Wisconsin judge dismissed a lawsuit that targeted our client for speaking out against a public official—just one month after she joined with IJ to defend her rights. Kelly Gallaher is a community activist in the small village of Mount Pleasant, W…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: Victory! $1M of seized funds returned

LIBERTY&LAW Plus how IJ letters change laws.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Civil Forfeiture   IJ Forfeiture Victory Over Sa…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
May 11, 2022 at 5:10 PM

IJ victory ensures trucker can fight for his life savings

Yesterday, an Arizona appeals court unanimously agreed with IJ that our client Jerry Johnson must be allowed to fight to reclaim his life savings in court. This win for Jerry reinforces recent IJ-inspired legislative reforms and a simple principle: Before the government can keep your possessions …
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
May 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ beats IRS on forfeiture records

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a new video on civil forfeiture.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Legal Strategy   Seven-Year FOIA Battle End…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ fights for educational opportunity in West Virginia and Ohio

LIBERTY&LAW Plus Short Circuit Live returns.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Educational Choice   After Year of Legislative V…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
April 11, 2022 at 5:18 PM

Your support for IJ will expand freedom nationwide

By joining IJ with your support, you will give hope to countless Americans and secure the constitutional freedoms guaranteed to us all. That is the foundational premise of IJ’s strategic public interest litigation. And the past year demonstrated once again the power of our approach. We scored 72 …
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 9:06 PM

IJ attacks outrageous roadside shakedown scheme with class action

In the small town of Brookside, Alabama, dozens—if not hundreds—of residents share a shockingly similar story: They were pulled over for a patently spurious reason, or with no explanation at all. Before a police officer even walked up to the car, a tow truck had arrived. They were handcuffe…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ helps single mom keep her day care open

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a round-up of IJ in the news.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Economic Liberty   Teed Off! Home Day Care Own…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ wins against oppressive zoning law

LIBERTY&LAW Plus the season 2 finale of Bound By Oath.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Private Property   Federal Court Rejec…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Victory over prying government agency for IJ and Tennessee landowners

Yesterday, the Institute for Justice won a sweeping victory for property rights and privacy in our case against Tennessee officials who regularly intruded on our clients’ private land without a warrant. For years, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officials snooped around Terry Rainwater…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
March 9, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ wins for second chances

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a win over parking minimums and even more research reports.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Fresh Starts   I…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 8:15 PM

IJ wins for mothers, babies, and freedom in Georgia

Earlier this week, I shared IJ’s first-round victory to keep Texas mechanic Azael’s business open—and the wins keep coming! Yesterday, we convinced a Georgia court to strike down an unconstitutional occupational license for lactation consultants. This win ensures mothers have ready access to expe…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 7:47 PM

IJ scores first-round victory for Texas mechanic

IJ client Azael Sepulveda can finally open his mechanic's shop in Pasadena, Texas. That's because of a rare temporary injunction we secured yesterday against the city's demand that he build dozens of useless and expensive parking spots. Azael has been a car guy all his life; he even has a popular…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Liberty & Law: Momentum builds in fight against civil forfeiture

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a win for renters and a new video.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Civil Forfeiture   Capitalizing on Federa…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Fight to save family homes latest in battle to overturn infamous SCOTUS decision

IJ’s video on Burnet Road's fight for survival introduces you to the real people who depend on IJ's success—and your support. As you know, for many years, IJ led the fight against eminent domain abuse, where government takes property not for a public use, like a road or a fire station, but for pr…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
February 9, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ takes on government immunity at court and in statehouses

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a win for renters and a new video.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Immunity & Accountability   IJ Asks E…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
January 26, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Liberty & Law: A long-fought IJ victory for free speech

LIBERTY&LAW Plus we discuss warrantless inspections on our Deep Dive podcast.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Free Speech   W…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ fights ban on affordable small homes

LIBERTY&LAW Plus a fast victory and a new video on unconstitutional parking minimums.   |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates         Zoning Abuse …
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Victory for charity trying to use private property to help the homeless

Last week, IJ gave the Catherine H. Barber Memorial Shelter a resounding victory and a reason to anticipate a brighter New Year: The homeless shelter can now open its new facility to help those with no roof over their heads. What’s more, in ruling for IJ and our clients, the federal judge in this…