Katie joined IJ in August 2024 as a paralegal in IJ’s Texas state office. Prior to joining IJ Katie worked as a trial paralegal for a personal injury firm in Mobile, Alabama. Katie’s passion for civil justice brought her to IJ where she assists with litigation support with the goal of upholding IJ’s important mission.
Katie's Cases
Immunity and Accountability | Private Property
Long Island Man Fights for His Day in Court
An experienced electrician was badly shocked due to a government employee's mistake. Now, he's fighting for his day in court.
Texas Entrepreneur Fights a City’s Unconstitutional Dumpster Monopoly
The Texas Constitution forbids monopolies. So, a Waxahachie dumpster rental company is suing after the city granted a monopoly to a single national waste company.
Miami's Unconstitutional Land Taking Scheme Targets More Than a Thousand Homeowners Across the City
A Miami homeowner and Navy veteran is challenging the city's practice of demanding that permit applicants surrender portions of their property without just compensation.
Immunity and Accountability | Private Property
US Citizen and Army Veteran George Retes Sues Over Unconstitutional Immigration Detention
George Retes, a U.S. citizen and Iraq War veteran, was detained for three days after encountering an ICE roadblock on his way to work.
4th Amendment Project | License Plate Readers | Private Property
Federal lawsuit challenges city's prolonged, warrantless surveillance of entire driving public
Norfolk, Virginia has installed more than 170 cameras across the city that watch drivers' every movement. Now, two Norfolk-area residents have teamed up with the Institute for Justice to file a federal lawsuit challenging the…