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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 is 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

The Liberty Justice Center sued the Consumer Product Safety Commission to challenge 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 sued Mayor Brandon Johnson and the city of Chicago and they removed the requirement that purchasers be either a woman or minority.

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

MSNBC

Interview: Supreme Court to review Trump’s tariffs. Liberty Justice Center talks with MSNBC

September 11, 2025

(MSNBC) In this interview on MSNBC with Chris Jensing, Jeffrey Schwab Senior Counsel at Liberty Justice Center, discusses the VOS v. Trump case challenging the legality of President Trump’s tariffs and explores the constitutional questions at stake, the potential economic impact, and what the case could mean for future limits...

10/11 Now

Interview: Lincoln Gun Owners Supreme Court Victory with 10/11 Now.

September 3, 2025

(10/11 Now) In this Interview on 10/11 Now, The Liberty Justice Center’s Senior Counsel, Ryan Morrison, discusses the recent Nebraska Supreme Court decision that allows Lincoln gun owners to press on with their lawsuit against the city’s firearm ordinances. The conversation highlights the community impact of the ruling, what it...

The Center Square

Interview: Illinois Campaign Finance Clash: Liberty Justice Center on $10M fine | The Center Square.

September 2, 2025

(The Center Square)—In this interview on Illinois in Focus Daily with The Center Square’s Greg Bishop, Ryan Morrison, Senior Counsel at Liberty Justice Center, breaks down allegations that Illinois Senate President Don Harmon violated campaign finance laws, which could result in a potential $10 million fine. Morrison explains how Illinois’...

CTV

Interview: Tariffs Face Serious Threat As Federal Court Questions Legality—LJC Talks Tariffs with CTV

August 7, 2025

(CTV)—In this interview with CTV, the Liberty Justice Center’s Director of Litigation, Jeffrey Schwab, discusses the recent federal appeals court hearing on LJC’s legal challenge to the Trump Administration’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.

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