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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

Burlap and Barrel, Inc. v. Trump

The Liberty Justice Center is challenging the Trump Administration’s latest attempt to impose sweeping global tariffs—this time under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974—on behalf of small businesses that rely on global supply chains and American families who will pay the price.

Filed March 9, 2026

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 challenged the Trump Administration’s authority to unilaterally issue the “Liberation Day” tariffs, which were devastating small businesses across the country, and won!

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

Our Fight in the News

Chicago Way

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Authoritarianism cometh from Springfield

March 19, 2026

Liberty Justice Center Senior Counsel Brendan Philbin has been featured on the Chicago Way podcast! In this episode, Brendan and host John Kass discuss Brown v. Neville, et al.—LJC’s federal civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of Judge Brown, who was removed from his judicial recall appointment after Illinois Supreme...

The Center Square

Trump’s Fall-back Tariffs Face Court Scrutiny, Skeptical Voters

March 14, 2026

Brett Rowland | March 14, 2026 (The Center Square) President Donald Trump’s new global import taxes are facing mounting backlash from price-conscious voters and legal challenges in a Manhattan trade court that could ultimately return to the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Court of International Trade gave the federal government...

Chicago Sun Times

Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s New Tariff Plan

March 12, 2026

Jacob Sullum | March 12, 2026 (Chicago Sun Times) The Liberty Justice Center also spearheaded the legal challenge that defeated President Trump’s International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs. President Donald Trump’s original plan for addressing the purported threat posed by the long-standing U.S. trade deficit, which the Supreme Court rejected...

Vital Law

LITIGATION NEWS, TRENDS—Illinois Supreme Court’s removal of recalled judge spurs lawsuit, (Feb 24, 2026)

March 9, 2026

Patricia K. Ruiz, J.D. | February 24, 2026 (Vital Law) The Liberty Justice Center alleges the judge was removed in retaliation for his political commentary while he was a private citizen. The Liberty Justice Center has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of retired Cook County Judge James...