Issue
Government Overreach
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
Our Fight in the News
(Chino Valley Champion)—The Chino Valley School Board voted 4-1 to change its parental notification policy by removing any mention of gender in response to a judge’s recent rulings in California vs. the Chino Valley Unified School District. Board member Don Bridge voted against the new policy, stating that he didn’t...
(North Texas Daily)—Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit on February 5 against Denton ISD because of emails two principals sent to school staff he is calling “illegal electioneering,” according to his press release. Paxton said in the release that emails sent from their school accounts by these principals qualify...
(Law360)—Alan DiPietro merely wanted more land for his alpacas. It was 2014, and the Massachusetts engineer had been raising a herd of the camelid mammals for half a dozen years and selling their fleece. Looking for more space for his alpacas to roam, he bought 34 acres in the contiguous...
(Transport Topics)—Giving voice to its small and family-owned carriers, the Louisiana Motor Transport Association has joined a lawsuit filed by a local trucking company against the U.S. Department of Labor over changes to the classification of independent contractors. “Independent contractors are an integral part of the transportation industry, specifically trucking....