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Government Overreach

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

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

China Daily

US Govt Faces Lawsuits Over Tariff Orders

May 27, 2025

(China Daily)—The Trump administration is facing mounting legal challenges over its sweeping tariff policies, with at least seven lawsuits filed by states, businesses and individuals challenging the president’s authority to impose broad trade measures using emergency powers legislation. Experts believe the lawsuits have a decent chance of success but also...

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...