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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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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 Employment 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 Employment 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

The Washington Post

Court rules against the tariff Trump enacted after Supreme Court defeat

May 12, 2026

The U.S. Court of International Trade dealt a blow to the 10 percent global import tax that President Donald Trump imposed after losing on tariffs at the Supreme Court. David J. Lynch | May 7, 2026 (The Washington Post) A specialized federal court in New York delivered a new blow...

The New York Times

Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Illegal

May 12, 2026

A panel of federal judges found that President Trump could not legally impose the tariff on most imports. Tony Romm and Ana Swanson | May 7, 2026 (The New York Times) A panel of federal judges on Thursday found… To read this article at its source in full, click here....

Politico

Trade court rules Trump’s replacement tariffs illegal

May 12, 2026

Ari Hawkins | May 7, 2026 (Politico) A federal court on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully used Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose a 10 percent global tariff — a backup plan the president implemented after the Supreme Court struck down his more sweeping...

Associated Press

Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court

May 12, 2026

May 7, 2026 (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York found the 10% global tariffs were...