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Students for Life Action v. Jackley

Americans have the right to free speech—and that includes the right not to speak if you don’t want to. But if a nonprofit group in South Dakota wants to speak out about a public official, a candidate for office, or a political party, the law...

Newsmax: Daniel Suhr and former ASU student Tim Tizon discuss appeal of unlawful conviction

Daniel Suhr, managing attorney at Liberty Justice Center appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss the vaccine mandate challenges being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 7

Former ASU Student Appeals Conviction for Distributing Constitution- Newsmax

This article by Nicole Wells was published January 27, 2023 on newsmax.com. Former Arizona State Student Appeals Conviction for Distributing Constitution Copies Liberty Justice Center filed an appeal on behalf of a former Arizona State University student who was convicted of trespassing when he handed...

LJC fights against forced union representation for Massachusetts teacher -LJC Blog

January 2023

On Thursday, January 12, Liberty Justice Center attorney Reilly Stephens argued against forcing teachers to accept union representation before the United States Court of Appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Massachusetts law forces teachers to accept a union as their “exclusive representative” in salary negotiations, grievance procedures and other...

Virginia’s Discriminatory Ambassador Program – Courthouse News Service

This article by Joe Dodson was published December 8, 2022 on courthousenews.com. Virginia parents argue school ambassador program is discriminatory. Three Loudoun County parents say the school district’s student ambassador program, meant to combat systemic racism, discriminates against students based on their race and viewpoints....

Fifth Circuit strikes down federal takeover of the horse racing industry hidden in massive COVID relief bill

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) in response to a lawsuit brought by thoroughbred horse owners and trainers.

Teachers unions, major corporations ask Supreme Court to allow affirmative action in college admissions – Fox News

This article by Kelsey Koberg and Kendall Tietz was published October 30, 2022 on foxnews.com. Lawmakers, economists and education experts filed briefs to the Supreme Court asking it to stop the use of race in college admissions As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in a...

State of the Unions – Chicago Magazine

This article by Edward Robert McClelland was published October 24, 2022 on chicagomag.com. As other Midwestern states restrict labor’s power, an amendment on the Illinois ballot would further protect it here. Bruce Rauner hated unions. But as a Republican governor with a Democratic legislature, he...

New evidence proves Biden administration pressured Facebook and Twitter to censor Americans

Author and data analyst Justin Hart filed new evidence in his federal lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter, and U.S. President Joe Biden documenting collusion between social media companies and the federal government to silence Americans.

Ahead of key Illinois Supreme Court elections, federal judge blocks state campaign contribution limits in judicial races – Chicago Tribune

This article by Dan Petrella was published October 17, 2022 on chicagotribune.org. With less than a month to go before voters determine the balance of power on the Illinois Supreme Court, a federal judge has temporarily blocked provisions in two recent Democratic-backed state laws that...

Judge blocks IL Dems’ law to block out-of-state donations to judge campaigns – Cook County

This article by Jonathan Bilyk was published October 17, 2022 on cookcountyrecord.com. A federal judge has blocked Illinois from enforcing its law forbidding anyone from outside Illinois from contributing to the campaigns of those seeking election as judges, as the federal judge indicated the law...

Judge orders suspension of two Illinois laws limiting judicial campaign contributions

With three weeks until the election, a federal judge in Illinois has blocked two laws restricting contributions in judicial campaigns. The laws restrict contributions only in judicial campaigns by prohibiting out-of-state donations to candidates and placing arbitrary limits on contributions to independent expenditure committees.

California to Doctors: Agree With Us or Shut Up – Wall Street Journal

The state empowers a medical board to punish ‘misinformation.’ The following article written by The Editorial Board appeared October 11, 2022 on wsj.com. California Gov. Gavin Newsom made a splash this summer by running ads in Florida that claimed “freedom is under attack in your state.” The...

Medical Censorship or Misinformation Police: What to Know About California AB 2098

What is California’s AB 2098? This new state law chills free speech of doctors whose assessment of medical facts differs from the State of Californiaa

Biden Hands Pandemic Policy Opponents Leg Up in Legal Disputes – Bloomberg Law

The following article written by Lydia Wheeler appeared October 5, 2022 on news.bloomberglaw.com. President Joe Biden’s litigation opponents are seizing on his remark that the pandemic is “over” as they challenge policies adopted in response to the public health crisis. Republican attorneys general in six...

Doctors sue California over law that restricts their COVID-19 advice to patients – Washington Times

The following article written by Sean Salai appeared October 5, 2022 on washingtontimes.com. Two California doctors have filed a federal lawsuit to overturn a new state law restricting the advice they can give patients about COVID-19. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, signed Assembly Bill 2098 into...

Newsom signs bill banning spread of COVID-19 “misinformation” by licensed physicians – KUSI News

The following article written by KUSI Newsroom appeared October 4, 2022 on kusi.com. SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – AB 2098, recently signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, qualifies spreading COVID-19 “misinformation” as unprofessional conduct and makes it punishable as such. Attorneys say AB 2098...

Doctors File Federal Lawsuit to Stop California Medical Censorship Law

New law violates free speech and threatens doctors with license revocation for sharing medical advice contrary to public health “consensus” To schedule an interview, contact Kristen Williamson at [email protected] or 773-809-4403. LOS ANGELES (Oct. 4, 2022) — Two doctors have filed the first federal lawsuit to stop a...

Federal judge strikes down COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates for Head Start students, teachers – Just the News

The ruling permanently blocks the administration from enforcing the mandate. The following article written by Alan Wooten appeared September 21, 2022 on justthenews.com. A federal judge handed down the latest rebuke of the Biden administration by striking down the federal COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates...

Judge Strikes Down Federal Vaccine Mandate for Head Start Program – Newsmax

The following article written by Luca Cacciatore appeared September 22, 2022 on newsmax.com. A federal district court in Louisiana ruled Thursday that the government cannot require teachers and staff within the Head Start early education program to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Judge Terry A. Doughty also ruled...

Permanent order blocking Biden’s mask, vaccine mandate for Head Start could be appealed – The Center Square

The following article written by Victor Skinner appeared September 22, 2022 on thecentersquare.com. (The Center Square) — With a permanent injunction issued in a case against President Biden’s mask and vaccine mandate for Head Start child care centers, the only question is whether federal officials...

Biden’s Vaccine, Mask Mandate Suffers Another Blow – Townhall

The following article written by Leah Barkoukis appeared September 22, 2022 on townhall.com. The Biden administration’s vaccine and mask mandate suffered another legal blow on Wednesday, when a federal judge in Louisiana ruled the government cannot force Head Start teachers, staff, and volunteers to be...

Federal Judge Eliminates Federal School Mask, Vaccine Mandates – Breitbart News

The following article written by Breccan F. Thies appeared September 21, 2022 on breitbart.com. A federal judge ruled Wednesday that federal school mask and vaccine mandates cannot be enforced because “liberty interests of individuals … outweigh any interest generated by the mandatory administration of vaccines.” The...

Federal judge strikes down federal school mask and vaccine mandate for Head Start program – Fox News

Head Start required all employees to be vaccinated and all adults and children over the age of two to be masked The following article written by Joshua Q. Nelson appeared September 21, 2022 on foxnews.com. A federal judge in Louisiana on Wednesday struck down a federal school...

Federal judge strikes down federal school mask and vaccine mandate

A Virginia preschool teacher is suing the federal government to keep her job and block a federal vaccine mandate for federally funded preschool programs.

Liberty Justice Center attorneys demand Twitter reinstate Justin Hart

Hart has been on the frontlines of the war against social media deplatforming and censorship, suing Big Tech and the Biden Administration To schedule an interview, contact Kristen Williamson at [email protected] or 773-809-4403.

Some issue warnings about labor amendment as report shows union membership is up slightly in Illinois – The Center Square

This article by Kevin Bessler was published Sep. 7, 2022 on thecentersquare.com. (The Center Square) – For the first time in five years, union membership is up in Illinois just as a battle is brewing over an amendment on the November ballot regarding collective bargaining....

What the Proposed Workers’ Rights Amendment Could Mean for Illinois – WTTW Chicago Tonight

This article by Eunice Alpasan was published Sep. 5, 2022 on news.wttw.com. As the U.S. observes Labor Day, Illinois voters are set to cast their ballots in the November general election on a state constitutional amendment that could give workers more rights in the workplace....

Horseracing panel’s nationwide power questioned in court – AP News

The crux of the suit is that plaintiffs believe HISA delegates legislative authority to a private organization and private individuals in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

A Big Labor Takeover in Illinois – Wall Street Journal

Amendment 1 would further entrench the power of public unions. This article by The Editorial Board was published Aug 29, 2022 on wsj.com. Public unions already dominate government in Illinois, and Democratic lawmakers now want to amend the constitution to entrench that power and block...

MAIS seeks to receive federal COVID-19 funding following lawsuit – SuperTalk Mississippi Media

This article by Caleb Salers was published August 12, 2022 on supertalk.fm. The Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) is seeking a state judge’s approval for independent schools in the Magnolia State to receive the federal COVID-19 relief funds that were set aside for them...

Newly uncovered emails reveal how Biden Administration colluded with Big Tech to censor Americans

August 2022

Digital strategist Justin Hart and LJC's Daniel Suhr appeared on Fox News @ Night to discuss recent updates in Hart v. Facebook.

Federal lawsuit challenges new limits on contributions to Illinois judicial candidates – Chicago Tribune

This article by Dan Petrella was published August 3, 2022 on chicagotribune.org. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago by the conservative Liberty Justice Center on behalf of John Matthew Chancey, Fair Courts America and Restoration PAC, comes three months before Illinois voters...

Lawsuit challenges campaign contribution limits to judicial races in Illinois

Federal lawsuit says new restrictions banning out-of-state contributions violate free speech

‘Excessive Engagement in Politics’ Causing Mass Exodus From Nation’s Largest Labor Unions: Analysts – The Epoch Times

According to a survey of 3,000 potential union members conducted in 2021, "excessive engagement in politics is the number one obstacle" preventing them from joining a union

The Center Square again files First Amendment motion to open Tennessee judicial decision-making meetings – KPVI News 6

The Center Square has filed a second motion for a preliminary injunction to open the meetings of the state’s bench-bar advisory commission, the second such First Amendment motion in a case filed by the nonprofit’s executive editor.

C-SPAN Washington Journal: Daniel Suhr on Supreme Court’s religious liberty rulings

Managing Attorney Daniel Suhr appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's 2021-2022 session including recent religious liberty opinions in favor of school choice.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Maine’s Unconstitutional Tuition Program For Excluding Faith-Based Schools – The Federalist

In a win for religious freedom and education choice, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a Maine government program that only granted tuition aid to parents who sent their children to a pre-approved private school without any religious affiliation is unconstitutional.

Liberty Justice Center applauds Supreme Court decision protecting school choice and freedom of religion

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that expands access to educational choices for families and ends government discrimination against faith-based schools.

Lawsuit: Tennessee illegally closes state judges’ meetings to public and press – Legal Newsline

A Tennessee state judiciary official faces a federal lawsuit for allegedly violating the First Amendment by closing meetings of state court judges to the public and press.

Tennessee Supreme Court declines to rehear school voucher case – Tennessean

Davidson and Shelby county governments filed a petition asking the court to rehear the case following its May 18 ruling that found the program does not violate the the state constitution's home rule provision by only applying to districts in those counties — a major win...

The Center Square sues to open meetings at Tennessee Judicial Conference – The Center Square

The executive editor of The Center Square is suing the Director of the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts in an attempt to open meetings at the upcoming Tennessee Judicial Conference to members of the public and the press.

Tennessee illegally closes state judges’ meetings to public and press

A Tennessee state judiciary official faces a federal lawsuit for violating the First Amendment by shutting the press and the public out of a state judges’ conference.

Court denies petition seeking to block Amendment 1 from ballot; plaintiffs to appeal – The Center Square

This article by Andrew Hensel was published June 2, 2022 on thecentersquare.com. (The Center Square) – A Sangamon County Circuit Court judge on Thursday denied a petition that sought to block an amendment that would codify union powers in the Illinois state constitution from appearing on...

Liberty Justice Center and Illinois Policy Institute: Statement on Amendment 1 hearing

A lawsuit challenging a proposed state constitutional amendment on the November general election ballot saw its first hurdle.

Is Affirmative Action Next For SCOTUS? Here’s How It Could Happen – Daily Caller

This article by Laurel Duggan was published May 31, 2022 on dailycaller.com. The Supreme Court is currently considering a case challenging the consideration of race in college admissions, and amicus briefs filed by plaintiffs reveal how the court could rule. The court will decide whether admissions programs...

Labor amendment lawsuit heard in county court – KPVI 6

A Sangamon County Circuit Court judge heard arguments in a case that seeks to block an amendment to the Illinois state constitution from appearing on the ballot in the November election.

Corey DeAngelis joins Liberty Justice Center board of directors

To schedule an interview, contact Kristen Williamson at [email protected] or 773-809-4403. CHICAGO (May 25, 2022) — The Liberty Justice Center announced today that Corey DeAngelis has joined the organization’s board of directors. Corey is a nationally recognized academic and advocate in education policy. In his role as...

Fear & Politics: Judges, lawyers reluctant to defend rights vs guv’s, mayors’ emergency power amid pandemic – Cook County Record

In February, a Cook County judge struck down an effort by Cook County health officials to force a public school student to quarantine for 10 days, only because health officials believed the child may have been exposed to someone who later tested positive for Covid.

Illinois Amendment 1 faces first legal challenge Friday – WMDB News

Liberty Justice Center President Jacob Huebert spoke with WMBD News about Sachen v. Illinois State Board of Elections, the lawsuit challenging Illinois' Amendment 1.

Illinois constitutional amendment faces first legal challenge Friday – CIProud

The June primaries may be about a month away, but come November, Illinois voters will have the chance to vote on a constitutional amendment. This amendment faces the first legal challenge on Friday.

Bennett Liebman: New Fifth Circuit Ruling ‘Uphill Fight’ for HISA – Thoroughbred Daily News

Just a month before the racetrack safety component of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is set to go into effect, two separate lawsuits cast looming shadows over the program's legal and operational future.

Court clears path for long-blocked Tennessee school vouchers – The Washington Post

This article by Kimberlee Kruesi and Jonathan Mattise appeared on May 18, 2022 on The Washington Post. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s highest court ruled Wednesday that Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher program does not violate the state’s constitution, clearing the path for families to...

Appeals panel says states can make lawyers join the bar based on ‘undermined’ law, but SCOTUS might say ‘no’ – Cook County Record

The appeals court said membership helps uphold standards in the legal profession. However, the court noted the U.S. Supreme Court, in light of its recent decisions, might rule against the state of Wisconsin if the case is presented to it.

Free Speech in the Age of Covid. – Rational Ground

LJC's Daniel Suhr joined Justin Hart on his Rational Ground podcast to delve into the myriad of cases (including Hart's own) in the fight for free speech during the Covid pandemic.

Illinois residents sue to block vote on labor rights amendment – Courthouse News Service

A group of Cook County residents filed suit against the Illinois State Board of Elections on Thursday, seeking to keep a proposed labor rights amendment to the state constitution off the November general election ballot.

Lawsuit: Pro-union IL constitutional amendment would clash with federal law, U.S. Constitution, must be struck down – Cook County Record

A group of Cook County residents have filed suit to challenge the efforts of labor unions and their Democratic allies in Springfield to rewrite the Illinois state constitution to create an unfettered “right to collectively bargain”

Teachers, parents sue to block proposed labor amendment to Illinois Constitution – Center Square

Parents and teachers from Chicago Public Schools have filed a petition in an effort to block a proposed constitutional amendment they believe contradicts federal law governing labor relations.

Lubbock horse racing lawsuit dismissed, attorneys will appeal – Fox 34

A lawsuit out of Lubbock, claiming Congress “handed over” power to a private group in the interest of federally regulating horse racing, has been dismissed.

Before voters can weigh in on November ballot, ‘Workers Rights Amendment’ must survive new legal challenge – NPR Illinois

Those behind a new lawsuit filed Thursday hope to prevent the question from being printed on the ballot in the first place, claiming the proposed amendment would conflict with federal labor law and that Illinois — or any other state, for that matter — doesn’t...

Chicago teachers, parents challenge ballot amendment in court

Chicago Public Schools teachers and parents joined together to file a petition to challenge an Illinois constitutional amendment on the ballot that contradicts federal law governing labor relations and violates the U.S. Constitution.

Alaska lawsuit challenges new donor disclosure requirements – NBC Anchorage

Donors have sued over campaign finance rules enacted under a 2020 voter initiative, arguing the disclosure rules are burdensome and could lead to reprisals against them and their business interests in a climate of “cancel culture.”

Lawsuit challenges Alaska campaign disclosure rules – Associated Press

Alaska state officials face federal lawsuit over new requirements that violate free speech, privacy rights

Two citizen advocacy groups and four Alaskans filed a federal lawsuit, Smith v. Helzer, to stop Ballot Measure 2, which has the most anti-privacy election laws in the country.

Federal judge issues ruling in challenge to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act

U.S. District Court Judge James Wesley Hendrix issued a ruling in National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association v. Black.

Liberty Justice Center accuses River Forest D90 of not following Open Meetings law – Cook County Record

The following article by Jonathan Bilyk appeared March 2, 2022 on cookcountyrecord.com. A west suburban school district has been accused of violating Illinois’ open meetings law in the past few years, allegedly failing at times to post required records from the meeting, and failing at...

Liberty Justice Center welcomes Jacob Huebert as President

CHICAGO (March 1, 2022) — The Liberty Justice Center announced today that Jacob Huebert will join the Liberty Justice Center as President effective March 1. Jacob previously served as the Liberty Justice Center’s Director of Litigation. In that role, he successfully litigated cases to protect...

Virginia teacher sues to stop federal vaccine mandate

A Virginia preschool teacher is suing the federal government to keep her job and block a federal vaccine mandate for federally funded preschool programs.

Judge Hears Arguments on HISA’s Constitutionality – BloodHorse

Oral arguments took place Feb. 16 in a federal case filed by the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and several state affiliates seeking nullification of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.

Chicago, Cook County vax passports do nothing vs omicron, ‘patently irrational,’ unconstitutional – Cook County Record

Noting research indicating COVID vaccines have done little to slow the spread of the omicron variant of the virus, a group of unvaccinated residents of Chicago and Cook County have sued the city and county

Residents sue to end Chicago, Cook County proof of vaccination orders

Liberty Justice Center has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Chicago and Cook County to end their illegal and discriminatory “proof of vaccination” requirements.

U.S. Supreme Court blocks federal vaccine mandate

Louisiana grocery store owner Brandon Trosclair has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the federal government’s vaccine mandate on private businesses.

‘Illegal strikes… must be stopped’: Parents to continue lawsuit vs CTU – Cook County Record

A group of parents of CPS students are not yet dropping their lawsuit accusing the CTU of engaging in an illegal strike that harmed their children and more than 340,000 other students enrolled in Chicago’s 636 public schools.

Jeffrey Schwab and Parent Laurel Golden on CNN to Discuss Chicago Teachers Strike

Jeffrey Schwab and Chicago Public Schools parent Laurel Golden joined CNN's Anderson Cooper to discuss the lawsuit to end the illegal Chicago Teachers Union strike.

Neil Cavuto: Chicago mom on illegal CTU strike and why kids need to be in school

Laurel Golden, mother to three Chicago Public School students, spoke with Neil Cavuto about her lawsuit against Chicago Teachers Union with the Liberty Justice Center.

Fox News: Jeffrey Schwab discusses Chicago Teachers Union illegal strike

Jeffrey Schwab joined FOX News to discuss why the Chicago Teachers Union strike is illegal and why a group of Chicago parents are forced to sue the union to return to in-person learning.

Chicago officials’ COVID-19 stand-off with teachers drags into second week – Daily Mail

Seven district families, represented by the Liberty Justice Center in Chicago, filed a lawsuit in Cook County over the closures last week, while roughly 5,000 others have signed a petition urging a return to in-person instruction.

Fox and Friends hosts Chicago mom and LJC attorney to discuss CTU strike

CPS mom and first-responder Ammie Kessem and LJC's Jeffrey Schwab appeared on Fox and Friends Sunday to outline the lawsuit to end Chicago Teachers Union's illegal strike.

Chicago parents file lawsuit against teacher’s union: ‘Rug ripped right out from under them again’ – Fox News

The decision by Chicago Teachers Union members not to show up to work is taking a toll on students' mental health, Ammie Kessem, a parent of a student within the Chicago Public Schools

Some parents are suing the Chicago Teachers Union after their refusal to teach in person caused classes to be canceled – Insider

A group of parents is suing the Chicago Teachers Union after a stand-off over Covid-19 safety measures led to canceled classes. The teachers union voted last week to refuse to teach in person until additional safety measures to combat the Covid-19 surge are implemented.

Talks Continue, Legal Filings Fly As CPS Classes Remain Out Over Remote Learning Fight – CBS Chicago

Legal actions are flying as the more than 300,000 CPS students continue to sit out of class and wait. The latest legal action was filed by the Liberty Justice Center on behalf of Chicago Public Schools parents – asking a judge to force teachers back.

CNN: Jeffrey Schwab discusses parent lawsuit against Chicago Teachers Union

CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront discusses the lawsuit Chicago parents have filed against the Chicago Teachers Union in order to return to in-person learning.

Chicago parents sue teachers union over canceled classes – The Hill

A group of Chicago parents is suing the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) after teachers refused to return to in-person instruction due to COVID-19 concerns and school officials canceled classes entirely.

Louisiana at center of debate over proposed federal Covid vaccine requirements, SCOTUS will decide – KLFY

Question: Does the federal government have the power to order private businesses and health care workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19?

Chicago Parents Sue Teachers’ Union to Demand Return to In-Person Instruction – National Review

A group of parents sued the Chicago Teachers Union after the union’s members went on strike to teach remotely, forcing the school district to cancel classes until an agreement could be negotiated.

CPS parents have filed suit against the CTU – WGN Radio

Jeff Schwab joined Lisa Dent and Steve Bertrand on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss the lawsuit filed on behalf of Chicago Public School parents against the Chicago Teachers Union.

Several CPS parents file lawsuit in attempt to end teachers union strike – FOX 32

Chicago parents have filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Chicago Teachers Union, calling this week's school closures an "illegal strike," demanding that teachers return to school for in-person learning.

Fox News: Brandon Trosclair on vaccine mandate challenge

Brandon Trosclair, a small business owner from Louisiana, joined Fox News to discuss the challenges to the OSHA vaccine mandate being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.

C-SPAN: Daniel Suhr discusses vaccine mandate challenges being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court

Daniel Suhr, managing attorney at Liberty Justice Center appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss the vaccine mandate challenges being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 7

Parents sue to end illegal Chicago Teachers Union strike

A group of Chicago parents have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Teachers Union, calling this week’s school closures an “illegal strike” and demanding that teachers return to school for in-person learning.

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments challenging vaccine mandates – NPR’s Morning Edition

Another supreme battle at the U.S. Supreme Court Friday: In a special session, the justices are hearing expedited arguments in cases challenging two major Biden administration regulations aimed at increasing the number of vaccinated workers.

News Nation Now: Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Heads to Supreme Court

The Donlon Report discussed the lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s federal vaccine mandate, with lead plaintiff Brandon Trosclair and LJC's Daniel Suhr

Teachers sue to stop Head Start vaccine and mask mandate

Two Head Start teachers, Sandy Brick of Louisiana and Jessica Trenn of Ohio, filed a federal lawsuit to stop a new vaccine and mask mandate.

Newsmax: Fighting Vaccine Mandates

Brandon Trosclair and LJC's Daniel Suhr appeared on John Bachman Now to discuss taking the fight against the Biden Administration’s federal vaccine mandate to the Supreme Court.

Louisiana Business Owner Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Block Biden Vaccine Mandate

Louisiana grocery store owner Brandon Trosclair has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the federal government’s vaccine mandate on private businesses.

U.S. Senate to Biden: No to private sector vaccine mandate – NBC Right Now

The U.S. Senate Wednesday night sent the Biden administration a message: Congress' upper chamber does not support the president's vaccine mandate on private businesses.

Cavuto Coast to Coast: Wisconsin Meat Shop Sues Biden Administration Over Mask Mandate

Lindsey Fox, fourth-generation owner of Nolechek's Meats, and LJC Managing Attorney Daniel Suhr joined Neil Cavuto to discuss their challenge to the USDA mask mandate.

Thanking Healthcare Heroes By Denying Them Their Freedom of Choice – Smerconish.com

For the past 20 months, Americans have shown a special gratitude for this country’s healthcare workers. But today, the gratitude seems to have waned for these frontline workers in medicine. The America they fought to save, to keep healthy, is turning its back on nurses,...

Business Owner Who Challenged Biden Admin Vaccine Mandate: My Staff Are ‘Truly Concerned’ for Their Health, Jobs – National Review

When Brandon Trosclair discovered that President Biden’s vaccine requirement for private businesses would apply to his grocery stores, his first concern was for his employees who have expressed fear and uncertainty about getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or losing their jobs.

‘I’m Not Anti-Vaccine. I Am Anti-Mandate,’ Says Louisiana Grocer Fighting Biden Decree – The Daily Signal

President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate is an “extreme burden on the American people,” says the grocery store owner at the center of a major anti-mandate lawsuit.

Fifth Circuit Orders Federal Government to Halt Implementation of OSHA Vaccine Mandate

The federal government has been ordered to halt all implementation and enforcement of its COVID vaccine and testing mandate following the request by petitioner and Louisiana business owner Brandon Trosclair and a group of employees from Texas who sued over the mandate last week.

My employees were heroes last year, now COVID-19 mandate might force them out of a job – USA Today

Americans shouldn’t have the government forcing them to choose between their jobs and making what they believe is the right decision for their health.

Biden Defies Federal Appeals Court on Vaccine Mandate – The American Spectator

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals says his mandate raises “grave” constitutional issues, but the White House tells businesses not to “wait.”

Legal battle over Biden’s vax-or-test mandate for businesses is just beginning – The Washington Post

Opponents celebrated a court ruling on Saturday that would temporarily halt the policy. But that was just the opening round in high-stakes litigation that could shift to a different set of judges as early as next week under a little-known judicial lottery system — and end up...

The TODAY Show: Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate

On the TODAY Show, Brandon Trosclair, a small business owner from Louisiana, and Buck Dougherty, senior attorney at Liberty Justice Center, discussed their lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration's federal vaccine mandate.

NBC Nightly News: Biden Vaccine Mandate Legal Battle

Business owner Brandon Trosclair and LJC's Buck Dougherty appeared on NBC Nightly News to talk about their legal challenge to the Biden Administration's illegal mandate.

Fox News @ Night: Biden Administration Faces Lawsuits Over Mandate

Louisiana business owner Brandon Trosclair and Daniel Suhr, managing attorney at Liberty Justice Center, joined Shannon Bream on Fox News @ Night to discuss their lawsuit challenging the federal vaccine mandate.

Newsmax: Americans Suing Biden Administration Over Vaccination Mandate

Louisiana business owner Brandon Trosclair and Buck Dougherty, senior attorney at Liberty Justice Center appeared on Newsmax's Wake Up Americato discuss their lawsuit challenging the federal vaccine mandate.

Vaccination Mandates Head to Court, Testing Biden – The Washington Post

Covid-19 vaccination mandates continue to test the balance among federal, state and corporate powers — and the rights of individuals — during an emergency.

Here Are the Arguments That Persuaded the 5th Circuit To Block OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate for Private Employers – Reason

The appeals court said the rule, which was published on Friday, raises "grave statutory and constitutional issues."

Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration Vaccine Rules for Private Employers – Wall Street Journal

A federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new rules that require many employers to ensure that their workers are vaccinated or tested weekly for Covid-19.

BREAKING: Federal Court Stays Biden Vaccine Mandate for Private Businesses – Townhall

On Saturday, the Fifth Circuit issued a temporary stay against the Biden administration's vaccine mandate using an OSHA rule to require private companies with 100 or more employees mandate the vaccine or subject employees to regular testing, or else face crippling fines.

Federal Court Suspends Federal Vaccine Mandate

To schedule an interview, contact Kristen Williamson at [email protected] or 773-809-4403. Brandon Trosclair, Louisiana business owner, filed his lawsuit with attorneys from the Liberty Justice Center and Pelican Institute to stop vaccine mandate – mandate now on hold for all Americans NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 6, 2021) — Louisiana business...

Ascension Parish business owner files suit challenging vaccine mandate – Donaldsonville Chief

An Ascension Parish business owner who operates 15 grocery stores joined a federal lawsuit to challenge the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for businesses.

Louisiana fighting back against federal vaccine mandate for private businesses – KLFY News

Louisiana is pushing back against the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for private companies.

New vaccine requirements draw Louisiana challenges from AG, Ascension Parish businessman – The Advocate

Louisiana has joined the legal fight with other Republican-leaning states trying to block new Biden administration vaccination requirements for businesses and federal contractors.

Lawsuits over workplace vaccine rule focus on states’ rights – AP News

More than two dozen states filed lawsuits Friday challenging President Joe Biden’s vaccine requirement for private companies, setting up a high-stakes legal showdown pitting federal authority against states’ rights.

Several lawsuits filed against federal vaccine mandate – Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is leading a multi-state lawsuit to derail President Biden’s executive vaccine mandate order for federal contractors and a separate suit challenging the vaccine mandate for businesses with more than 100 employees.

Louisiana business owner and remote workers from Texas sue to halt OSHA vaccine mandate

To schedule an interview, contact Kristen Williamson at [email protected] or 773-809-4403. NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 5, 2021) — A prominent Louisiana business owner and a group of remote workers from Texas have filed a federal lawsuit to strike down the Biden Administration’s illegal vaccine mandate on private sector employees....

3 Things to Know About the OSHA Vaccine Mandate

The OSHA vaccine mandate is the Biden Administration’s attempt to bypass Congress, the Constitution, and state governments to impose requirements on private businesses.

Media Availability: Liberty Justice Center to Challenge Federal Vaccine Mandate

A prominent Louisiana business owner plans to file a federal lawsuit to strike down the Biden Administration’s illegal vaccine mandate on private sector employees.

56 Riverside Healthcare employees ask to join lawsuit to stop firings over COVID vaccine mandate

To schedule an interview, contact Kristen Williamson at [email protected] or 773-809-4403. KANKAKEE, Ill. (Oct. 28, 2021) — On Monday, Oct. 25, Judge Nancy Nicholson halted Riverside Healthcare’s plans to fire a group of nurses for their conscience-based objection to vaccination. Now, on the heels of this important victory,...

Judge grants temporary restraining order in vaccine mandate case; Riverside nurses can’t be fired for refusing COVID vaccine

A group of nurses for Riverside Healthcare won an important victory today after a Kankakee County judge said their hospital system cannot fire them yet for refusing to get the COVID vaccine. The nurses were facing termination on Oct. 31 until today’s action by Judge...

Fox Business News: Illinois Nurses Denied Religious Vaccine Exemptions

Liberty Justice Center's Daniel Suhr joined Varney & Co on Fox Business to discuss a new lawsuit on behalf of six Illinois nurses who were denied religious exemptions in violation of Illinois law.

Sean Hannity Show: Defending Religious Freedom

Daniel Suhr, Managing attorney at the Liberty Justice Center, joined The Sean Hannity show to discuss Panozzo v. Riverside Healthcare, a new case filed on behalf of six nurses in Illinois whose religious exemptions were denied.

Fox News: Chicagoland Nurses Challenge Illinois Vaccine Mandate

Liberty Justice Center's Daniel Suhr and Nurse Practitioner Neelie Panozzo joined Fox @ Night to discuss religious exemptions for healthcare workers.

Riverside nurses challenge blanket denial of conscience exemptions from vaccine mandate in new lawsuit

Six nurses employed by Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee are fighting for their jobs after being told they would be fired for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Panozzo v. Riverside Healthcare

The Liberty Justice Center is representing six nurses in Panozzo v. Riverside Healthcare who are being forced by their employer to choose between their sincere religious beliefs and their livelihoods.

UMass law professor sues to end Massachusetts law giving unions ‘exclusive representation’

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth law professor Richard Peltz-Steele filed a federal lawsuit against UMass Faculty Federation, the university president and state officials to defend his right to free speech and freedom of association.

Businesses Have the Right to Challenge Federal Vaccine Mandate – Sean Hannity Show

Liberty Justice Center president and co-founder Patrick Hughes discussed President Biden’s illegal vaccine mandate on the Sean Hannity Show.

These Catholic And Historically Black Colleges Were Denied COVID Relief. The NAACP And Its Georgetown Legal Team Fought To Make That Happen. – The Daily Wire

If you didn’t know better, you might think that racism and anti-Catholicism are alive and well among several groups purportedly dedicated to rooting out just that sort of prejudice. The black civil rights group and its Catholic school legal team were forced to make an...

Liberty Justice Center’s Patrick Hughes says new vaccine mandate is illegal

Liberty Justice Center president and co-founder Patrick Hughes told news outlets across the country that the Biden administration's sweeping vaccine mandates are illegal.

Experts debate legality of Biden’s vaccine mandate – ABC 7 News

This following article by Brooke Conrad appeared on September 15, 2021 on WJLA News. HUNT VALLEY, Md. (SBG) — Legal experts are weighing in on whether President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate will hold up in court. Some say the federal government does have the right to...

Federal government using social-media giants to censor Americans – New York Post

Ask questions or post content about COVID-19 that runs counter to the Biden administration’s narrative and find yourself censored on social media. That’s precisely what data analyst and digital strategist Justin Hart says happened to him. Last week the Liberty Justice Center, filed a suit...

President Biden, Facebook, and Twitter sued over online censorship

Social media influencer Justin Hart has filed a federal lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter, U.S. President Joe Biden, and the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for violating his First Amendment right to free speech.

Eviction moratorium faces state and federal lawsuits – The Center Square

The eviction moratorium faces two legal challenges from Illinois. One case is focused on the latest federal moratorium from President Joe Biden's administration and one targets Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s order.

Illinois Lawsuit: CDC Has No Authority to Stop Evictions Nationwide – NBC 5 Chicago

A lawsuit filed Thursday in the Northern District Court of Illinois is the second and latest challenge to the Biden Administration’s attempt to halt all residential evictions from taking place nationwide amidst a surge in coronavirus cases.

Illinois rental owners file new lawsuit to end federal eviction ban – 23 WIFR

The Illinois Rental Property Owners Association and two individual rental property owners are suing to end the Biden Administration’s moratorium with help from attorneys at the Liberty Justice Center, a national public-interest law firm.

Illinois rental owners file new lawsuit to end illegal federal eviction ban

Illinois property owners filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) latest illegal eviction ban. While the Biden Administration claims the eviction ban provides relief to struggling Americans, it does so by passing on hardships to other Americans—property owners.

Bigotry and Cares Act Cash – Wall Street Journal

A federal lawsuit in South Carolina is taking direct aim at one of the state’s uglier legacies: the Blaine Amendment embedded in its state constitution.

Ex-MassHealth official sues after being fired for comments in Milton Facebook group – Patriot Ledger

The five-count lawsuit names MassHealth, acting Assistant Secretary Amanda Cassel Kraft, former Assistant Secretary Daniel Tsai and Director of Diversity and Civil Rights Sonia Bryan. They are accused of violating Foley's First Amendment right to free speech and her state constitutional right to free speech. Foley is also alleging wrongful...

Ex-MassHealth employee sues after being fired for personal Facebook posts

A former MassHealth employee is suing the agency after she was fired for posting in a private Facebook group that she opposes reporting people who do not wear masks to law enforcement authorities. Denise Foley has filed a lawsuit against MassHealth for wrongful termination and...

Social media influencer retains Liberty Justice Center

Taking Woke Education to Court — Real Clear Education

The following article by LJC attorney Daniel Suhr appeared on Real Clear Education on July 2, 2021 Free speech rights for students have always been a difficult issue because schools have unique needs and concerns. But whether it was black armbands to protest the Vietnam War or a picture...

Supreme Court ruling in Arizona case expected to have national impact

The following article by Alyssa Marksz and Brooke Newman appeared on Cronkite News on June 30, 2021 At issue in Brnovich v. DNC are Arizona’s bans on ballot collecting and its restrictions on out-of-precinct voting, which were voided by a lower court in 2020 that...

3 Things to Know About Virginia Parents’ Lawsuit Against the Loudoun County School Board

1. Menders v. Loudoun County School Board is about racial equality and freedom of speech in schools Every student in Loudoun County, Virginia, regardless of their age or race, has the constitutional right to free speech and to be treated without discrimination due to their...

Why Critical Race Theory in Schools is Becoming a Free Speech Issue

Critical race theory in schools is making headlines across the country, and every American, regardless of their viewpoint, needs to understand how CRT programs can impact students’ constitutional rights. Students’ First Amendment rights don’t stop at the schoolroom door. Under the U.S. Constitution, every student—no...

Woke K-12 Education Goes to Court – Wall Street Journal

Represented by the nonprofit Liberty Justice Center, the parents and students sued the school board in federal court. They claim that Loudoun County Public Schools’ policies and programs to address “systemic racism” discriminate on the basis of race and viewpoint.

Virginia Parents Speaking Out Against CRT Face Backlash – Fox & Friends

Fox & Friends interviewed three Loudoun county parents, including Menders v. Loudoun County School Board plaintiff Patti Hidalgo Menders, about the backlash they've faced for speaking out against the way Critical Race Theory is being taught in schools.

Parents Sue Loudoun County School Board For Discriminating Against Students Based On Race, Political Views – The Federalist

Parents filed a lawsuit against Virginia’s Loudoun County school board, alleging that the board discriminates against students on the basis of their political beliefs and race.

Parents sue Loudoun County schools over equity programs – WTOP

Equity programs implemented by the Loudoun County public school system in Virginia have been controversial in the community, and they led to a lawsuit this week as a group of parents argue the programs are unconstitutional.

Virginia parents sue school district over alleged racial discrimination, free speech violations – FOX News

The controversy over "equity" is accelerating in Loudoun County where parents are suing administrators over initiatives that allegedly chill free speech and discriminate based on race.

Virginia parents sue school board over allegedly chilling students’ free speech – Washington Examiner

A group of Virginia parents filed a federal lawsuit against the Loudoun County School Board, citing allegations that it violated students' free speech rights.

Top Loudoun school officials defend equity work against charges of ‘critical race theory’ – The Washington Post

Top school officials in Loudoun County are again defending the district’s racial equity work, following complaints from some parents that Loudoun is indoctrinating students with “critical race theory” — allegations that have now spurred a lawsuit.

Burying the bigotry of South Carolina’s Blaine amendment – The Hill

A recently filed lawsuit could make South Carolina the second state in the nation to be forced to stop using vestiges of 19th century bigotry, in the form of the Blaine Amendments, to block 21st century education reform.

Bride-to-Be Sues DC Mayor Over Dancing Ban – Fox and Friends

Liberty Justice Center Senior Attorney Daniel Suhr and bride-to-be Margaret Appleby appeared on Fox and Friends to discuss DC's dancing ban.

Berkeley County School District allowing kids to attend in-person classes after mother files lawsuit – Live 5 WCSC

Lawyers for a Lowcountry mother say the Berkeley County School District is now allowing their client’s kids to attend in-person classes after she had filed a lawsuit against the district who originally were not giving her kids that option.

Berkeley County schools allow students to go in person after their mother files lawsuit – The Post and Courier

The following article by Libby Stanford appeared May 4, 2021 on postandcourier.com. MONCKS CORNER — Berkeley County School District has allowed a woman’s two children to return to school in person after she filed a lawsuit claiming the district was forcing them to be stuck...

Berkeley County woman sues school district over return to in-person classes – ABC News 4

The following article by Daniella DeRobbio appeared May 4, 2021 on abcnews4.com. BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Berkeley County woman is suing the school district she says because BCSD leadership refuses to offer in-person classroom instruction five days per week, despite the state legislature’s...

SC private schools urge judge to help move state from ‘mistakes of its past’ – The Post and Courier

Private schools suing the state for access to millions of dollars in public funds urged a federal judge to help South Carolina move beyond the “mistakes of its past” by forcing the distribution of the money to dozens of independent schools.

Judge Asked to Toss South Carolina Private School Money Ban – US News & World Report

Private schools and colleges asked a federal judge Monday to strike down the provision in South Carolina's constitution that bars public money for private and religious schools, saying the 1895 measure is discriminatory.

Attorneys request injunction on some CARES Act funds as private schools lawsuit continues – Greenville News

Attorneys representing two private schools groups have asked a federal judge to temporarily prevent South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster from spending his discretionary coronavirus aid money while a lawsuit attempts to repeal a section of the state's Constitution.

Law with racist, bigoted past used to block funds earmarked for independent and historically Black schools – LJC Blog

Lawsuit fighting SC ban on private school funding supported by Christian schools group – The Post and Courier

A group of Christian schools in South Carolina submitted a friend of the court brief in support of a recent federal lawsuit that calls for a revision of the state’s constitutional ban on public funds for private schools.

SACS files amicus brief in support of lawsuit to strike discriminatory language – ABC4 News

On Monday, the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools filed an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in Bishop of Charleston v. Adams.

Liberty Justice Center discusses #1AWarrior on Glenn Beck

Principal Thorne’s experience illustrates the dangers of cancel culture. Thorne warned his students that anyone’s voice can be cancelled for any reason by a small group of people. And Shelby County Schools silenced him for that.

A Public Funding Ban for Private Colleges ‘Born in Bigotry’? – Inside Higher Ed

South Carolina private colleges are challenging a state constitutional amendment prohibiting public funding for religious or other private educational institutions.

Catholic Church Sues SC to End Rule Blocking Public Funds for Religious Schools – Fox 24 Charleston

FOX 24 News covers the federal lawsuit filed by religious schools and independent colleges in South Carolina who want to strike the Blaine Amendment from the state’s constitution.

South Carolina Religious Schools File Lawsuit – WBTW News13

WBTW News13 covers Bishop of Charleston v. Adams, the federal lawsuit Liberty Justice Center filed on behalf of a group of religious schools and independent colleges in South Carolina who are suing to have the state's racist Blaine Amendment prohibiting spending public money on religious...

South Carolina Sued by Private Schools Who Want Public Money – Associated Press

A group of private schools is suing South Carolina, saying the racist past of a state constitutional amendment prohibiting spending public money on religious or private schools means it should be overturned.

Catholic Diocese of Charleston files lawsuit against the state – Live 5 News WCSC Charleston

Live 5 Charleston reports on the federal lawsuit, Bishop of Charleston v. Adams, filed on behalf of the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Charleston along with 20 independent colleges and universities in South Carolina

Lawsuit filed to strike amendment ‘born in bigotry and prejudice’ from constitution – FOX Carolina

FOX Carolina reports on Bishop of Charleston v. Adams, a federal lawsuit calling for the courts to strike the Blaine Amendment from South Carolina’s state constitution.

Federal lawsuit seeks to remove Blaine Amendment from South Carolina Constitution – The Center Square

The lawsuit argues the amendment discriminates against Black residents and Catholics by withholding education funding from nonpublic schools in South Carolina.

Lawsuit filed to remove post-Civil War amendment from SC’s constitution – NBC 2 Charleston

A federal lawsuit has been filed to remove what religious schools and independent colleges say is a racist and bigoted amendment from the state’s constitution.

Groups file federal lawsuit asking that amendment ‘born in bigotry and prejudice’ be stricken from SC constitution – FOX Carolina

The lawsuit claims the amendment discriminates against African Americans and religious groups by "unfairly withholding education funding for independent schools in the state."

Catholic church, private schools sue to change SC Constitution over COVID relief funds – The State

Announced Wednesday, the federal civil rights lawsuit argues Article XI, Section 4 of the South Carolina Constitution should be removed because the law itself was “born of bigotry and prejudice, based on race and religion.”

Federal lawsuit challenges portion of SC Constitution that bars private schools from public money – Greenville News

A group of private school organizations are filing a federal lawsuit challenging a portion of South Carolina's state Constitution that says public funds cannot be used directly for private or religious entities.

Gig Labor’s Brazen Defiance of the Janus Ruling – National Review

Who knew their constitutional rights were applicable for less than a fortnight?

Teachers unions wield ‘gross imbalance of power’ in school reopening debate, say critics – Washington Examiner

President Joe Biden wants schools to reopen. So do parents, students, and thousands of teachers. So, what's the holdup? Powerful teachers unions, critics claim.

Three things every private school parent needs to know about the latest stimulus package

While the most recent federal COVID relief package, dubbed, the American Rescue Plan has been mired in controversy about whether the government should be adding to the federal deficit, it did provide a silver lining: support for thousands of private schools and the millions of...

Leftovers and loose change – Illinois Times

Mautino broke the law no matter what, according to David Cook, a Streator man who is suing the election board and the auditor general's defunct campaign committee.

What do horses have to do with COVID-19 relief? – LJC Blog

Horses have nothing to do with COVID-19... and yet they have everything to do with how both the government and unelected insiders have used the pandemic to increase their power.

Op-Ed: Why Is Legality Considered Optional? – Thoroughbred Daily News

To Mr. Finley, it doesn't matter if this legislation, ramrodded through to passage with no Senate Committee discussion or debate as a little-known add-on to December's COVID relief bill, is legal or not. Who cares about the law's legality? he asks. The National HBPA cares.

Horsemen’s group tries to head off horse racing reform – Las Vegas Review-Journal

The creation of the first federal regulatory body for horse racing hit a not unexpected speed bump this week when a national horseman’s group filed a lawsuit arguing the new law is unconstitutional.

Court filings present dueling visions of school choice in Vermont – The Valley News

This article by Alex Hanson appeared on March 18, 2021 on The Valley News The main line of defense asserted by the state of Vermont and school districts being sued for not offering school choice has roots in the Upper Valley. The Vermont Supreme Court’s...

Horsemen File Suit Seeking to Stop Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act – Casino.org

When the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act was making its way through Congress, a salient talking point was that it had the support of key stakeholders within the racing community. On Monday, thoroughbred owners and trainers filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to stop...

NHBPA, State Horsemen’s Groups File Suit To Halt HISA – Paulick Report

The crux of the suit is that plaintiffs believe HISA delegates legislative authority to a private organization and private individuals in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

National Thoroughbred horsemen’s group files suit against Horse Racing Integrity Act – Northern Kentucky Tribune

"We must do our due diligence to make sure that such a complete restructuring of our industry is not only in its best interests but also is constitutional."

National HBPA and 11 affiliates file lawsuit challenging horse-racing oversight board – DRF

The lawsuit, filed by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and 11 of its local affiliates, is the first serious legal challenge to be mounted against the oversight board, which is being called the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).

Donor disclosure laws codify ‘cancel culture’ – LJC Blog

In many states, making a donation has a hidden price tag – your privacy, job and safety. Across the nation, public support for candidates and causes has resulted in lost jobs and contracts, ruined reputations and even death threats. In a culture that’s willing...

Liberty Justice Center and Principal Barton Thorne on Tucker Carlson Tonight

Liberty Justice Center discusses Principal Barton Thorne on Glenn Beck

5 Things to Know About Principal Barton Thorne and His Case Against Shelby County Schools

Even in Tennessee, Educators Who Don’t Toe the Leftist Line Can Be Punished

Principal Thorne has filed suit in federal court against the school district, arguing that it has violated his rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments, as well as the contract between himself and the district.

High school principal Barton Thorne reinstated following civil rights lawsuit – ABC 4 News

The Cordova High School principal placed on administrative leave after a controversial video is now suing Shelby County Schools, accusing the district of violating his First Amendment and contractual rights.

Suspended Cordova High School principal is now suing Shelby County Schools over controversial “free speech” video – ABC Local 24

Memphis high school principal sues after being suspended for talking to students about free speech, tolerance – WNWS 101.5 FM

A Memphis-area high school principal is suing his school district after he was placed on administrative leave for speaking with his students about the importance of free speech. The principal has retained legal counsel from the Liberty Justice Center, a national public interest law firm...

Lawsuit filed against SCS after principal placed on leave, violates free speech – WMC Action News 5

The principal of Cordova High School is suing Shelby County Schools. Attorneys for Principal Barton Thorne claim his right to free speech was violated after he tried teaching a lesson to his students about free speech.

Suspended Cordova High School principal files lawsuit against district – News Channel 3 Memphis

A Shelby County School principal is suing the district after his suspension last month. Barton Thorne of Cordova High School was placed on paid administrative leave after comments he made over the district’s virtual learning platform.

Tennessee principal sues Shelby County Schools for violating First Amendment rights

Principal Thorne’s attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit against the district for violating his First Amendment and contractual rights for placing him on administrative leave for discussing current events and free speech with students.

Parents shouldn’t have to do this – LJC Blog

It should never have come to this. Parents shouldn’t have to threaten to sue the teachers union at their school for holding their children’s education hostage.

Remote learning failed my third-grader miserably. I pulled her out of public school. – USA Today

Parents of students in Virginia’s largest school district are working to ensure that teachers union leaders do not repeat an illegal work stoppage that took place in late October.

Liberty Justice Center President Pat Hughes appears on Fox News to talk Chicago Public Schools

Liberty Justice Center is representing Chicago area parents as they navigate the battle for in-person education, while the Chicago Teachers Union continues to keep schools closed.

Chicago parents set to sue if teachers strike – Fox News

Liberty Justice Center is representing Chicago area parents as they navigate the battle for in-person education, while the Chicago Teachers Union continues to keep schools closed.

9 CPS families say they will sue Chicago Teachers Union if they strike – WBBM NewsRadio

The Liberty Justice Center said it will sue the Chicago Teachers Union on behalf of nine Chicago Public Schools families if members of the CTU go on strike.

Chicago teachers strike looms, parents may sue – Fox & Friends

LJC's Daniel Suhr appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss Chicago parents' battle for in-person education while the Chicago Teachers Union continues to keep schools closed.

Chicago parents promise to sue teacher’s union if members strike – Fox & Friends

Chicago parents upset over the impasse between school district officials and the teacher’s union said they are prepared to sue in order to force educators to return to their classrooms.

Chicago parents represented by Liberty Justice Center – Fox News

Liberty Justice Center is representing Chicago area parents as they navigate the battle for in-person education, while the Chicago Teachers Union continues to keep schools closed.

Teachers unions want schools closed. Parents need their power back. – Liberty Justice Center

Suing teachers unions is the only way to empower parents, protect kids.

A CTU strike would be wrong – and likely illegal – Chicago Tribune

Liberty Justice Center is representing Chicago area parents as they navigate the battle for in-person education, while the Chicago Teachers Union continues to keep schools closed.

School choice lawsuit surge pushes possible high court fight – ABC News / Associated Press

A group of Vermont parents are suing the state and local school districts over unequal access to education under the state’s 150-year-old Town Tuitioning system. The parents say the program violates the state constitution by allowing children residing in certain school districts to attend the...

Donor privacy is not just a “rich person’s problem” – LJC Blog

Donor privacy is a free speech issue for everyday Americans – and it matters as much as it did during the civil rights movement. Today’s cancel culture has shown that no one’s education, job, or platform is safe from being canceled if they have said,...

Parents’ suit challenges Vt. school tuition system – Bennington Banner

Tuition lawsuit filed against BFUHS, WNESU and state – Brattleboro Reformer

Virginia parents confront school district, union over illegal teacher “sick out” in Fairfax

Parents of students in Virginia’s largest school district are working to ensure that teachers union leaders do not repeat an illegal work stoppage that took place in late October.

‘Kids are not pawns’: Fairfax Co. parents angry about organized teacher mental health day – ABC7 WJLA

Parents of students in Virginia’s largest school district are working to ensure that teachers union leaders do not repeat an illegal work stoppage that took place in late October.

Lawsuit challenges university’s authority to track students through data collection – The College Fix

In the lawsuit Gutterman v. Indiana University, four undergraduate Indiana University Bloomington students are suing the university and its President Michael McRobbie over privacy violations and breach of contract. This article written by Laura Williamson appeared on December 8, 2020 on The College Fix. ...

Parents push back against OEA – Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs

Several months ago, the Oklahoma State Board of Education rejected the Lindsey Nicole Henry (LNH) applications of two schools, Altus Christian Academy and Christian Heritage Academy, on the basis of their religious affiliation. Attorneys from the Liberty Justice Center immediately swung into action, working behind...

Attorney General: Oklahoma Department of Education acted illegally – Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs

Four Beta Theta Pi members sue IU over privacy violations and breach of contract – News Edge

In the lawsuit Gutterman v. Indiana University, four undergraduate Indiana University Bloomington students are suing the university and its President Michael McRobbie over privacy violations and breach of contract. This article appeared on October 29, 2020 on NewsEdge. Four current Beta Theta Pi members — Cameron...

Appeals court hears media access case against Evers – Wisconsin Public Radio

In MacIver Institute v. Evers, the Liberty Justice Center represents journalist Bill Osmulski and the John K. MacIver Institute. Osmulski was unconstitutionally excluded from the Governor of Wisconsin’s press conferences, media alerts and public events. The following article by Shamane Mills appeared on Wisconsin Public...

Wisconsin Think Tank Fights Press Blacklisting at Seventh Circuit – Courthouse News

Lawsuit claims IU violated Constitution in search of ID card data – The Indiana Lawyer

In the lawsuit Gutterman v. Indiana University, four undergraduate Indiana University Bloomington students are suing the university and its President Michael McRobbie over privacy violations and breach of contract. This article appeared on October 29, 2020 on The Indiana Lawyer. According to the complaint, the...

Lawsuit claims West Ada teachers’ organized ‘sick-out’ was an illegal strike – KTVB

As the West Ada School District announced it would reopen on Wednesday, a group of parents filed a lawsuit arguing this week’s “sick out” was an illegal union strike, and that the teachers union cannot use the threat of another work stoppage to force the...

Parents suing West Ada Education Association, claiming illegal strike – CBS2 Idaho News

Fox13 News: Some local parents and private schools defend Tennessee’s controversial school voucher program

February 2020

Two Memphis parents and two private schools filed a motion challenging a recent lawsuit filed against the state over the program.

Full Measure interview: Forced to pay

December 2019

The federal class-action lawsuit, Mattos v. AFSCME Council 3, seeks to recoup “agency” fees paid by Maryland state employees before the US Supreme Court ruled the mandatory fees were unconstitutional. This interview first appeared December 15, 2019 on Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson A Supreme Court decision...

Chicago Tribune: Illinois lawmakers try to skirt the impact of Janus. Why Gov. Pritzker should say no.

November 2019

This editorial first appeared November 25, 2019 in the Chicago Tribune. Since June 27, 2018, when the U.S. Supreme Court limited the ability of public employees unions to collect mandatory dues, Mark Janus has been traveling the country on an information campaign. Janus is the Springfield plaintiff who...

ABC 27: State workers sue union over ‘fair share’ fees

November 2019

Filed on behalf of Pennsylvania state employees, the federal class-action lawsuit, Schaszberger v. AFSCME Council 13, demands a refund of the nonmember fees employees. These fees were ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in Janus v. AFSCME in June 2018. This article first appeared...

WITF Public Radio: Seven Pa. workers want their union dues back

November 2019

CBS 21: Lawsuit: PA union owes government workers refund of ‘illegal’ dues

Bloomberg Law: New York Sued for Blocking Government Worker ZIP Codes

October 2019

A public interest law firm is suing New York state, alleging an executive order issued following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision prevents government employees from learning about their union rights. The Liberty Justice Center filed a petition this week in the New York Supreme Court in...

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