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Alaska Pilot Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Stop State from Taking His $95,000 Airplane for Passenger’s Beer
The Case April 3rd, 2012, began like any other day for Ken Jouppi, a longtime bush pilot in Alaska. He was scheduled to fly a passenger and her groceries from Fairbanks to the village of Beaver. Hidden in the passenger’s luggage, though, were two cases of Budweiser, along with four additional six-packs. They were intended as a gift to…
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U.S. Supreme Court Cases
IJ has argued 13 cases before the United States Supreme Court, winning 11. These landmark cases have expanded constitutional protections for all Americans.
Immunity and Accountability | Rule of Law
The FBI Raided the Wrong Home—the Government Refuses to Pay for the Damage
FBI agents raided the wrong home in suburban Atlanta. Now the federal government refuses to compensate the victims even though Congress passed a law permitting suits for damages caused by federal employees.
Immunity and Accountability | Rule of Law
Taking on The Shell Games That Allow Federal/State Task Force Members To Violate Your Rights
After misidentifying him as a non-violent fugitive, police brutally beat James King, choked him unconscious, and then prosecuted him to hide their mistake.
Immunity and Accountability | Rule of Law
Federal lawsuit seeks to revive the Fourth Amendment’s requirements for warrants
The Fourth Amendment requires that warrants be supported by “oath or affirmation” but that requirement means almost nothing today because of a decades old Supreme Court decision. Michael Mendenhall’s case could revive the original meaning and protect people from unreasonable searches.
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First Amendment
Silencing Political Speech: Colorado’s Campaign Finance Laws Stifle Political Debate
Commercial Speech | Economic Liberty | First Amendment | Interior Design | Interior Design
Challenging New Mexico’s Licensing of Speech For Interior Designers
Eminent Domain | Private Property
Eminent Domain Abuse in Long Branch, N.J.: City Seeks to Kick Out Middle Class Along Oceanfront To Make Way For the Rich
Economic Liberty | Occupational Licensing
Challenging Barriers To Economic Opportunity: Challenging Minnesota’s Occupational Licensing Of Horse Teeth Floaters
First Amendment
Battling the Real Estate Establishment: New Hampshire’s Free Speech Rights Not For Sale
Economic Liberty
Challenging Barriers To Economic Opportunity: Challenging Minneapolis’ Sign Licensing Law
Economic Liberty
Up a Creek Without a Paddle: Summer Camp Challenges Pennsylvania’s River Rafting Cartel
Economic Liberty
Challenging Barriers To Economic Opportunity
Commercial Speech | First Amendment
Challenging Minnesota’s Advertising and Internet Speech Ban That Bottles Up Wineries and Consumers
Economic Liberty | Occupational Licensing
Arizona Weed Control
First Amendment
Stifling Political Speech: Stifling Political Speech: Challenging Colorado’s Campaign Finance Regulations
First Amendment
Free Speech Under Fire: Politically Motivated Prosecutors Seek to Restrict Media Discussion of Political Issues
Economic Liberty | Occupational Licensing
Missouri Caskets
Economic Liberty | Hair Braiding | Occupational Licensing
Challenging Barriers To Economic Opportunity: Untangling African Hair Braiders from Minnesota's Cosmetology Regime
Eminent Domain | Private Property
Arizona Supreme Court Declines Review Of Tempe Eminent Domain Case: Property Owners Rejoice, Await City of Tempe’s Next Move
Economic Liberty
No Room at the Inn—Challenging Seattle's Irrational Bed & Breakfast Regulations
4th Amendment Project | Private Property
Live Free or Die?: New Hampshire Homeowners Forced to Open Doors to Inspectors Or Suffer Consequences
Economic Liberty | Hair Braiding | Occupational Licensing
Challenging Barriers To Economic Opportunity: Untangling African Hair Braiders from Washington's Cosmetology Regime
Economic Liberty | Hair Braiding | Occupational Licensing
Challenging Barriers To Economic Opportunity: Untangling African Hair Braiders from Mississippi's Cosmetology Regime
4th Amendment Project | Private Property | Rental Inspections