The Institute for Justice litigates to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans. IJ defends ordinary people who want to earn an honest living, own and enjoy their property, speak freely, and give their children a good education but find that the government is standing in their way.

We fight to hold government officials accountable when they violate constitutional rights and to prevent governments at all levels from bending the rules to expand their power or advance illegitimate ends.

IJ wins three out of four cases through outright courtroom victories or legislative change prompted by our lawsuits.

IJ clients like Elijah and Ashley Durham stand for their rights and the rights of others.

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Ohio School Choice

Each year, over 50,000 Ohio students participate in one of the state’s five educational choice programs. Two of the most popular programs are the Educational Choice Scholarship Program (the “Traditional Program”) and the Educational Choice Expansion Scholarship Program (the “Expansion Program”). The Traditional Program and…

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Will Federal Cops Remain Above the Law?

Does a federal badge allow a police officer to violate your constitutional rights with absolute impunity? The answer is “yes,” according to two U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals in three different cases brought by a…