IJ’s FY24 Annual Report

Dear Liberty & Law reader,

IJ does not often publish annual reports like this one. Transforming the law in favor of individual freedom is an unpredictable and long-term endeavor; a single case on behalf of a sole client can take nearly a decade to litigate, yet a victory can potentially safeguard the rights of every American. It comes as no surprise, then, that yearly numbers aren’t always the best way to capture true impact—nor do they fully represent how we at IJ measure our success. But as you read about some heroic clients and heartwarming triumphs in this final issue of 2024, I thought you might also appreciate some behind-the-scenes data to give context to the stories you’re used to reading in this magazine.

The figures you’ll see here represent our most recent fiscal year, which ran from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. This is just a snapshot of IJ as we take on ever greater challenges. Indeed, it only represents half of the current calendar year—our biggest and busiest year yet, with two U.S. Supreme Court victories and a docket that is on track to exceed 110 active lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout the nation by the time this publication arrives in your mailbox.

Since 2020, our caseload has grown by an astonishing 85%, our staff has grown by 41%, and we’ve launched three initiatives—the Project on Immunity and Accountability, the Project on the 4th Amendment, and the Zoning Justice Project—that bring our unique legal strategy to burgeoning areas consistent with our mission. And we aren’t slowing down. Across America, governments at all levels continue to violate our most cherished constitutional rights. So long as there is a need for our work, IJ will strive to meet that need.

One number you will not see in this report is the number of clients we represented. In 2024, IJ represented 233 clients directly—from mechanics to homeless shelters—always at no cost to them. However, we also represented thousands more through 12 class-action lawsuits. Every one of these cases was chosen to protect not only our clients, but countless others like them.

We at IJ are deeply grateful for the generosity and compassion of our supporters and for the courage of our clients. Without you, none of these achievements would be possible. Thank you.

Scott Bullock, President and Chief Counsel.