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January 10, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Liberty & Law: Sneak peak at next week’s SCOTUS case

Liberty & Law: Taking on backdoor censorship Hear from TX rancher Richie DeVillier and his IJ attorney before Tuesday's hearing.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates U.S. Supreme Court Texas…

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December 27, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Liberty & Law: Taking on backdoor censorship

Liberty & Law: You break it, you buy it Thanks to our friends and supporters for a great year!  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Government Retaliation IJ Heads to the U.S. Supreme Court …

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December 20, 2023 at 8:41 PM

A win and a loss...for now

A win and a loss...for now Dear John,   I have two important updates for you as we head into the holidays.   First, we lost a case at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals last week. A three-judge panel ruled against us in the case of Erma Wilson—a Texas woman who was wrongfully…

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December 13, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Liberty & Law: You break it, you buy it

Liberty & Law: IJ wins spread hope and opportunity Bound By Oath returns with season three!  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Just Compensation From a Texas Ranch to the U.S. Supreme Cour…

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December 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Help restore the American Dream

Help restore the American Dream Dear John,   In my recent emails, I asked you to help IJ defend ordinary, law-abiding people whose pursuit of the American Dream has been interrupted by government overreach. Together, we can restore the path to a good life that our country p…

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November 29, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ wins spread hope and opportunity

Liberty & Law: IJ immunity case heads to Supreme Court Plus new video on shelter's grand re-opening after IJ win.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Fresh Start  Three Weeks, Three Wins fo…

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November 28, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Securing justice for all

Securing justice for all Dear John,   This Giving Tuesday, I want to highlight an IJ client who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of the American Dream: Marc N’Da. Marc came to this country as a political refugee from the African nation of Togo and has since …

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November 15, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Liberty & Law: Creepy invasion of genetic privacy

Liberty & Law: SWAT team destroys shop, leaves owner with bill  Plus a new video and a win for second chances.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Fourth Amendment New Jersey Parents Challe…

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November 1, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Liberty & Law: IN civil forfeiture victims entitled to jury trial

Liberty & Law: IJ immunity case heads to Supreme Court Plus a rare victory over judicial immunity.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Civil Forfeiture  Indiana Supreme Court Rules Civil Fo…

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October 30, 2023 at 9:36 PM

IJ victory: Judge denied immunity for unconstitutional home search

IJ victory: Judge denied immunity for unconstitutional home search Dear John,   This morning, IJ secured a resounding victory for government accountability. A federal appellate court unanimously ruled that former West Virginia judge Louise Goldston is not entitled to judici…

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October 18, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ immunity case heads to Supreme Court

Liberty & Law: IJ immunity case heads to Supreme Court Plus new video on client arrested for speaking out at town hall.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Immunity & Accountability  Su…

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October 13, 2023 at 10:01 PM

SCOTUS takes another IJ case—on QI and retaliation!

SCOTUS takes another IJ case—on QI and retaliation! Dear John,   We just got some exciting news: Early next year, IJ will be at the U.S. Supreme Court twice.    Two weeks ago, we heard that the Court would be hearing our Takings case on behalf of Richie DeVillier. Today, we…

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October 4, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Liberty & Law: SCOTUS takes important IJ case

Liberty & Law: Victory for victims of civil forfeiture Plus IJ's 400th case!  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Just Compensation U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Case of Texas Farmer Flood…

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September 29, 2023 at 9:14 PM

IJ is going back to the Supreme Court

IJ is going back to the Supreme Court Dear John,   I have some exciting news to share: We’re going back to the U.S. Supreme Court! Today, the Court announced that it will hear one of our cases this term—a very important effort to push back on the growing trend of government…

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September 20, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Liberty & Law: Victory for victims of civil forfeiture

Liberty & Law: Victory for victims of civil forfeiture Plus revival of suit to stop mobile home evictions.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Civil Forfeiture Victory! Courthouse Doors …

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September 15, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Victory: Radio station owner prevails against FCC

Victory: Radio station owner prevails against FCC Dear John,   As the great James Brown used to shout, I feel good about IJ’s latest win! Yesterday, we secured another victory for a second chance.   For 10 years, Joe Armstrong has owned and run WJBE—Knoxville's only black-o…

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September 8, 2023 at 9:06 PM

IJ client granted right to work

IJ client granted right to work Dear John,   Today, we’re celebrating a win for our client Rudy Carey.   After his father passed away when he was 18, Rudy struggled with drug and alcohol abuse into his early 20s and served time in prison. When he was released in 2007, he en…

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September 6, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ sues over warrantless surveillance of private land

Liberty & Law: SWAT team destroys shop, leaves owner with bill Plus a big win against civil forfeiture in Detroit.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Fourth Amendment Government Snoops …

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September 1, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Double victory: IJ conquers an unjust forfeiture scheme and abusive rental inspections

Double victory: IJ conquers an unjust forfeiture scheme and abusive rental inspections Dear John:   Yesterday, we scored a resounding twofer for property rights: We upended a notorious forfeiture scheme in Wayne County, Michigan, and we put an end to an intrusive rental ins…

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August 29, 2023 at 8:38 PM

IJ victory ends freebies for government

IJ victory ends freebies for government Dear John:   Today, we secured a resounding victory for the First Amendment—and for property rights.   In 2018, our client, James Jenkins—owner of Valancourt Books, a small, independent publishing company in Richmond—received an email…

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August 25, 2023 at 9:13 PM

IJ qualified immunity victory: jokes are free speech

IJ qualified immunity victory: jokes are free speech Dear John:   This morning, IJ secured a resounding victory for government accountability and against qualified immunity when a federal appellate court ruled that our client—who was arrested after making a joke on Facebook…

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August 23, 2023 at 7:35 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ Fights Back After Court Defangs Forfeiture Reform

Liberty & Law: SWAT team destroys shop, leaves owner with bill Plus new podcast on unpublished legal opinions.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Civil Forfeiture IJ Fights Back After C…

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August 18, 2023 at 1:46 PM

IJ at 400

IJ at 400 John:   This month, IJ filed our 400th case!   Since IJ opened our doors 32 years ago, we’ve successfully defended casket-selling monks in Louisiana, trade-school teachers in California, parents in Maine, and many more everyday Americans. We’ve helped return more …

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August 9, 2023 at 7:35 PM

Liberty & Law: Their families owned the land for 100 years. Now eminent domain threatens it.

Liberty & Law: Their families owned the land for 100 years. Now eminent domain threatens it. Plus a new case and a new video.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Eminent Domain  Georgi…

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August 4, 2023 at 7:41 PM

Victory! Forfeiture victim can fight for her savings

Victory! Forfeiture victim can fight for her savings John:   Today, a federal appeals court ruled that our client will get her day in court to fight for the money the government wrongfully seized from her. This important decision will make it easier for everyday people to ch…

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July 26, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Liberty & Law: SWAT team destroys shop, leaves owner with bill

Liberty & Law: SWAT team destroys shop, leaves owner with bill Plus major win in Georgia and IJ's ever-expanding student programs.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Just Compensation…

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July 14, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Unchecked power has met its match

Unchecked power has met its match Every American should be able to live and work free from government intrusion. But all too often regular people’s lives are turned upside down due to abusive state overreach.   Whether stealing life savings under the guise of civil forfeitu…

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July 12, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Liberty & Law: Two recent wins for government accountability

Liberty & Law: Two recent wins for government accountability Plus new video of Georgia families fighting for their land.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Immunity & Accountabili…

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July 11, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Win: FBI returns IJ client’s life savings

Win: FBI returns IJ client’s life savings Two years after the FBI seized her life savings without telling her why, Linda Martin—who joined with IJ to challenge the FBI’s unconstitutional civil forfeiture practices—finally has her money back. Please consider supporting IJ to…

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July 5, 2023 at 9:19 PM

QI victory over road-raging officer

QI victory over road-raging officer This morning, IJ secured a resounding victory for government accountability and against qualified immunity when a federal appeals court ruled 3-0 that our client’s case against the officer who threatened him at gunpoint can move forward. …

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June 28, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Liberty & Law: FBI seizes savings without explanation

Liberty & Law: FBI seizes savings without explanation Plus new video on warrantless surveillance.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Civil Forfeiture Nationwide Class Action Takes Aim…

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June 14, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Liberty & Law: Government retaliates against IJ client

Liberty & Law: Two wins over profit-driven policing Plus new video of an illegal traffic stop.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates First Amendment Retaliation Motor City Madness: Count…

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June 9, 2023 at 8:51 PM

WATCH: Illegal traffic stop goes off the rails

WATCH: Illegal traffic stop goes off the rails This week, IJ launched a major lawsuit against unconstitutional traffic stops in Texas.   Bexar County deputies systematically invent phony traffic violations to stop drivers, interrogate them, and search their vehicles—all as …

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May 31, 2023 at 9:31 PM

IJ notches another state supreme court victory in Georgia

IJ notches another state supreme court victory in Georgia John:   Today, the Georgia Supreme Court unanimously struck down the state’s licensing law for lactation care providers, becoming the third state to outright reject the federal courts’ extreme deference to economic r…

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May 31, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ defends world’s cutest goat

Liberty & Law: IJ defends world’s cutest goat Plus drone case soars to Michigan's highest court.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Zoning Abuse Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary Fights…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 & …

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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…

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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…

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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     …

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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 …

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