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  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 10:46 PM

Late-breaking victory revives IJ property rights case

Late-breaking victory revives IJ property rights case John:   I wanted to share some good news this Friday afternoon. Today, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated our case against the Shelby County Environmental Court, a Kafkaesque housing code court in Tennessee…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 8:17 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ defends nonprofit giving free legal advice

Liberty & Law: IJ defends nonprofit giving free legal advice Plus how to get IJ's new book for free.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates First Amendment IJ Defends Free Speech Against …
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Join IJ’s fight in courtrooms nationwide

Join IJ’s fight in courtrooms nationwide Dear John:   As you’ve seen from my recent emails, the Institute for Justice is building significant momentum just five months into the year. We've prevailed twice over an abusive civil forfeiture system in Arizona; scored early succ…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
May 3, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Liberty & Law: Can the government take your property without paying?

Liberty & Law: Can the government take your property without paying? Plus new video of a family farm fighting for just compensation.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Property Rights…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Liberty & Law: Donut ban this mural

Liberty & Law: Donut ban this mural Plus one client's incredible story.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates First Amendment New Hampshire Town Makes Much Ado About Muffin Mural Leavitt…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 4:16 PM

New win: trucker owed interest and attorneys' fees

New win: trucker owed interest and attorneys' fees Breaking news—just two weeks after my email below, we’re celebrating another win with Jerry Johnson.   Yesterday, the court ruled that Jerry is owed interest (at 9%!) for the 2.5 years the government kept the cash it unconst…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Liberty & Law: Double win against immunity and forfeiture

Liberty & Law: Double win against immunity and forfeiture Plus IJ's third trial in 12 months.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Immunity & Accountability Big Win fo…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 9:36 PM

Key first-round victory against policing for profit in Alabama!

Key first-round victory against policing for profit in Alabama! Yesterday, a federal court rejected Brookside, Alabama’s attempt to dismiss IJ’s class action lawsuit against the town’s notoriously abusive fining scheme, securing a major first-round win for IJ and our client…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ challenges bogus traffic stop

Liberty & Law: IJ challenges bogus traffic stop Plus a new lawsuit against the FBI.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Fourth Amendment IJ Is Putting a Stop to Traffic Stop Abuse When…
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Victory: Trucker gets back money seized at Phoenix airport

Victory: Trucker gets back money seized at Phoenix airport This weekend, IJ client Jerry Johnson finally got back the nearly $40,000 that police seized from him at a Phoenix airport—after a two-and-a-half-year legal battle.   Jerry, the owner and operator of a small truckin…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Liberty & Law: Taking on the judge who led a warrantless search of man’s home

Liberty & Law: Taking on the judge who led a warrantless search of man’s home Plus a final end to Philly's civil forfeiture machine.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Immunity & …
  Erica Smith Ewing, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 8:12 PM

a quick win – and IJ’s longer fight

a quick win – and IJ’s longer fight Sometimes, all it takes to defend the rights of ordinary Americans is a single letter.    John Bultman has operated a one-man auto repair shop in Fargo, North Dakota, for 42 years. During that time, the town rezoned the area—but told John…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Liberty & Law: A housing affordability law that makes housing more expensive

Liberty & Law: A housing affordability law that makes housing more expensive LIBERTY&LAW Plus new research on occupational licensing and a book event in D.C.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justi…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Liberty & Law: Citizen journalist arrested for reporting

Liberty & Law: Citizen journalist arrested for reporting LIBERTY&LAW Plus town tries to tear down a mural over donuts.  |  View in browser     Institute for Justice updates     …
  Scott Bullock, Institute for Justice · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Justice for economic liberty and free speech in California

As I mentioned in my recent email, IJ hit the ground running in 2023, with case launches, trials, court appearances, and more. Today I share even more good news: We scored a sweeping victory in our challenge to the California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau’s monopoly on end-of-life care. IJ clients …
  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 …
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
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…
  Institute for Justice · [email protected]
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…