Major Class Action Lawsuit Against TSA and DEA Over Airport Seizures Achieve First Round...
Lawsuit filed by innocent flyers who each had tens of thousands of dollars taken from them will move forward
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
PITTSBURGH—When travelers...
In Precedent-Setting Decision, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Shines Light on Controversial Forfeiture Records
Ruling allows reporter to request records of successful bidders at public auctions of properly forfeited by law enforcement
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Harrisburg, Pa.—Today, the...
Pittsburgh Retiree to Finally Get Life Savings Back from Federal Government
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
PITTSBURGH—Terry Rolin’s life savings of $82,373 will finally be returned to him, nearly six months after it was wrongfully seized...
After Years of Regulatory Uncertainty, Mobile Boutique Owners Receive New Permanent Licenses
New City rules make room for innovative mobile businesses that sell clothes, art, jewelry and more
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
CHICAGO—Five years ago, Juana Ryan...
Nepali Immigrants Sue Kentucky Over Monopolist Certificate of Need Law
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Kentucky’s certificate of need law lets large providers monopolize home health in most of the state
Louisville, Ky.—Dipendra Tiwari saw an...
Time Running Out for Philly Forfeiture Victims to Submit Claim
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
PHILADELPHIA— Philadelphians who lost their property to the city’s abusive civil forfeiture machine must apply by December 6, 2019 to receive...
New Report: Georgia Cities Pay a Price for Excessive Ticketing
Investigation of three Georgia cities finds heavy reliance on fines and fees revenue puts citizens' rights and community trust at risk
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR...
More Chicagoans Join Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional Impound Racket
The city holds cars ransom until innocent people pay for others' crimes
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
CHICAGO—Two more Chicago area residents joined a lawsuit filed...
Nevada Families Ask Court to Restore Tax Credits for Scholarships
Legislature passed bill without supermajority required for revenue-raising bills
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Las Vegas, Nev.—As Nevada students return to classrooms this week, some will...
New Lawsuit Challenges Mississippi Labeling Law That Makes Selling “Veggie Burgers” a Crime
Vegan food company Upton's Naturals and the Plant Based Food Association fight for First Amendment right to use terms consumers understand
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR...
New Report: Nation’s Largest Forfeiture Program Fails to Fight Crime
Extensive Decade-Long Study Also Provides Fresh Evidence of 'Policing for Profit' in Federal Equitable Sharing Program
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Arlington, Va.—A new Institute for...
Savannah Judge Holds Tour-Guide Lawsuit Unconstitutional
Ruling vindicates Savannah guides in long-running free speech battle
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Savannah, Ga.—Does the First Amendment allow cities to make it illegal to...
Judge Gives Preliminary Approval to Philadelphia Forfeiture Class Action Settlement
Starting May 24, 2019, Philadelphians whose property was taken by the city using civil forfeiture can apply for compensation
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
PHILADELPHIA— Philadelphians who...
Dairy Farmer Wins First Round to Say that Skim Milk is Skim Milk
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Harrisburg, Pa.—A federal judge in Pennsylvania denied the Food and Drug Administration’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit about whether additive-free...
U.S. Coastguard Sued for Delegating Power to Private Association
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Arlington, Va.—Captain Matthew Hight was on the verge of getting his license to pilot commercial vessels on the St. Lawrence...
Charleston Appeals Federal Decision Striking Down Tour Guide
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Charleston, S.C.—Yesterday , attorneys for the City of Charleston appealed an August 2018 federal court ruling that struck down the...
IJ to FDA: Milk Doesn’t Have to Come from Cows to be Called Milk
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Late last week, the Institute for Justice (IJ) filed an official comment with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opposing...
Virginia Couple Scores First Round Victory in First Amendment Fight
Army veteran and wife are suing State Council of Higher Education for Virginia for right to teach job skills
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Arlington, Va....
Virginia Couple Sues to Protect Their First Amendment Right to Teach
ANDREW WIMER, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Richmond, Va.—In Virginia, you can teach anyone anything—except how to earn an honest living. That’s the lesson Jon and Tracy...