About us
We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public-interest litigation firm dedicated to defending constitutional rights and restoring limits on government power.
What we do
We take on high-impact cases that defend individual liberty and challenge government overreach. We represent workers, parents, students, entrepreneurs, advocates, small businesses, and everyday Americans whose rights have been violated by powerful government actors or government-backed institutions.
Our litigation is designed not only to win for our clients, but to create lasting change. We pursue cases that can restore constitutional protections, set important legal precedents, and protect the rights of millions of Americans beyond the courtroom.
And we do it without ever charging our clients a dime.
Our Mission
Whether the fight is in a local courtroom, a federal appeals court, or the United States Supreme Court, our mission is the same: to defend the constitutional freedoms that allow Americans to speak freely, work freely, learn freely, and live without unlawful government interference.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe government power must be limited, accountable, and bound by the Constitution.
We believe every American has the right to speak freely, work freely, learn freely, and live without unlawful government interference.
We believe constitutional rights mean little unless someone is willing to defend them.
And we believe ordinary Americans should not have to face powerful government institutions alone.
That is why the Liberty Justice Center exists: to stand with the people willing to fight back, to win cases that restore liberty, and to set precedents that protect millions more.
Our Clients and Cases
We are not afraid of the big fights.
The Liberty Justice Center is best known for our landmark victory in Janus v. AFSCME, the U.S. Supreme Court case that restored First Amendment rights to more than five million public-sector workers nationwide. The Court held that government employees cannot be forced to pay union dues or fees to a government union they do not support.
That victory changed the law across the country. But it is only one part of our work. Our cases are built to protect real people from real abuses—and to ensure that government remains bound by the Constitution.
From parents fighting for control over their children’s education, to workers standing up for their First Amendment rights, to small businesses challenging unlawful federal overreach, our clients are courageous Americans willing to stand up not only for themselves, but for countless others.
Join the Fight
Justice is defended by everyday Americans who stand up when government oversteps—and by the supporters who stand with them.
At the Liberty Justice Center, we represent clients free of charge in cases that can protect not only their rights, but the rights of millions of Americans. We are nonpartisan, do not accept government funding, and do not support or promote political campaigns. Our independence allows us to take on the fights that matter most.
Your support makes this work possible.
By giving, sharing our cases, referring potential clients, or—if you are an attorney—offering pro bono legal support as local counsel, you help us defend free speech, workers’ rights, educational freedom, and constitutional limits on government power.
When Americans’ rights are threatened, we fight back.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Liberty Justice Center?
The Liberty Justice Center is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public-interest litigation firm that defends constitutional rights and challenges government overreach. We represent clients free of charge in cases designed to protect individual liberty and restore constitutional limits on government power.
What kinds of cases does the Liberty Justice Center take?
We take cases involving serious threats to constitutional rights, including free speech, workers’ rights, educational freedom, economic liberty, private property rights, and unlawful government overreach. We focus on cases that can make a meaningful difference not only for our clients, but for many other Americans facing similar violations.
Do clients have to pay for representation?
No. The Liberty Justice Center represents clients free of charge. Our work is supported by donors who believe that constitutional rights must be defended and that Americans should not have to face government overreach alone.
Is the Liberty Justice Center partisan?
No. The Liberty Justice Center is nonpartisan. We do not support or oppose political candidates or political campaigns. Our work is focused on defending constitutional rights and enforcing limits on government power for all Americans.
Does the Liberty Justice Center accept government funding?
No. We do not accept government funding. Our independence is essential to our mission, and our work is made possible by the support of individuals and foundations.
How does the Liberty Justice Center choose its cases?
We look for cases where government action has violated constitutional rights and where litigation can create meaningful, lasting change. We are especially interested in cases that can set important precedents, protect individual liberty, and help restore constitutional limits on government power.
Does the Liberty Justice Center take cases outside Illinois?
Yes. The Liberty Justice Center was founded in Illinois, but today our reach is national. With attorneys in eight states and cases filed in 36 states and Puerto Rico, we represent Americans across the country when government overreach threatens their constitutional rights.
Our focus is not where a case begins. It is whether the case can protect liberty and make a lasting impact.
What is the Liberty Justice Center best known for?
The Liberty Justice Center is best known for landmark victories with national impact. In Janus v. AFSCME, we restored First Amendment rights to more than five million public-sector workers. In our OSHA vaccine mandate case, we helped stop an unlawful federal mandate affecting more than 100 million workers. And in our tariff litigation, we secured a historic victory involving $166 billion in unlawfully collected tariffs.
These victories show how the Liberty Justice Center punches above its weight: we take on strategic cases designed to protect our clients, restore constitutional limits on government power, and benefit millions of Americans.
How can I request legal help?
If you believe your constitutional rights have been violated, you can contact the Liberty Justice Center through our website. While we cannot take every case, we review potential matters carefully to determine whether they fit our mission and litigation strategy.
How can I support the Liberty Justice Center?
You can support the Liberty Justice Center by making a tax-deductible contribution, sharing our cases, following us on social media or helping connect us with Americans whose rights have been violated.Attorneys can also support our work by offering pro bono legal assistance, including serving as local counsel when we litigate in jurisdictions across the country.Every contribution of time, talent, and financial support helps us provide free legal representation and pursue cases that defend liberty nationwide.
Can attorneys volunteer or serve as local counsel?
Yes. The Liberty Justice Center welcomes attorneys who are interested in supporting our mission through pro bono legal work. We may need assistance with local counsel representation, litigation support, research, or other legal projects connected to our cases.If you are an attorney interested in helping defend constitutional rights, we invite you to contact us through our pro bono legal support page.