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Government Overreach

The government should not stop your business or non-profit from growing simply because it prefers your competitors.

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Freedom to Thrive

Every American has the right to earn a living and to pursue the American dream. Unfortunately, too often overzealous government regulations get in the way. The Liberty Justice Center stands up for the entrepreneurs and business owners who are the lifeblood of the American economy. Through our defense of free speech, we free businesses to serve their communities without cumbersome restrictions.

Our Cases Fighting Government Overreach

First Supply v. Caruana

On April 14, the Liberty Justice Center filed a lawsuit against Illinois’ Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and Winnebago County State’s Attorney for violating the Fourth Amendment by illegally seizing First Supply, LLC's truck after an accident where it was an innocent bystander.

Filed April 14, 2025

V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump

The Liberty Justice Center filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s authority to unilaterally issue the “Liberation Day” tariffs, which are devastating small businesses across the country.

Filed April 14, 2025

Nested Bean, Inc. v. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Liberty Justice Center Sues the Consumer Product Safety Commission Over Unchecked Regulatory Overreach

Filed March 28, 2025

Rocklin Unified School District v. Public Employee Relations Board

The Liberty Justice Center is stepping in to defend the Rocklin Unified School District's parental notification policy in an appeal from a recent ruling by the Public Employees Relations Board.

Filed February 26, 2025

Glennon v. Johnson

The Liberty Justice Center is suing Mayor Brandon Johnson and the city of Chicago for imposing race-based and sex-based quotas on an upcoming casino project.

Filed January 30, 2025

McCoy v. Jacobson

The Liberty Justice Center is defending two truckers’ constitutional right to bear arms in public and carry them in their trucks across state borders.

Filed January 7, 2025

Our Fight in the News

Inc.

Why This Former Trump-Supporting Entrepreneur Is Leading a Lawsuit Against Tariffs

May 26, 2025

(Inc.)—The first court case seeking to overturn President Donald Trump’s policy of sweeping tariffs is underway, and it wasn’t filed by progressive opponents of the White House or a Fortune 500 company commanding a small army of corporate lawyers. Instead, it is spearheaded by a 42-year-old entrepreneur and former Trump...

Reason

Thoughts on the Oral Argument in the Oregon Case Against Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs

May 24, 2025

(Reason)—On May 21, The US Court of International Trade (CIT) held oral arguments in Oregon v. Trump, a case challenging Trump’s massive IEEPA tariffs filed by twelve states led by the state of Oregon. The Oregon case is similar to that filed by the Liberty Justice Center and myself on...

The Canadian Press

Lawyer Challenging Trump’s Trade War Says Tariffs are ‘Illegal and Abusive’

May 23, 2025

(The Canadian Press)—U.S. President Donald Trump’s global trade war is an “illegal and abusive” use of power, said a lawyer representing small businesses who are challenging the tariffs. George Mason University law professor Ilya Somin, along with the Liberty Justice Center, represents five American small businesses who had a hearing...

Trade Law Daily

CIT Holds 2nd Hearing on Legality of IEEPA Tariffs

May 22, 2025

(Trade Law Daily)—The Court of International Trade on May 21 held a second hearing in as many weeks on the legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The same three judges, Jane Restani, Gary Katzmann and Timothy Reif, pressed both the government and counsel for 12...