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June 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM

U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rules in favor of IJ clients after FBI raid

U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rules in favor of IJ clients after FBI raid Dear John:   Just weeks ago, I shared the news that IJ argued a crucial case before the U.S. Supreme Court. We’re fighting on behalf of Trina Martin, her son Gabe, and Trina’s then-partner, Toi Cliatt,…

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June 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Liberty & Law: New lawsuit after traumatic arrest of innocent grandma

Liberty & Law: Second court blocks outrageous financial surveillance Plus new video with bodycam footage of arrest. |  View email in browser Institute for Justice updates Immunity & Accountability Woman …

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June 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM

Two wins: IJ overcomes prosecutorial immunity and secures just compensation

Two wins: IJ overcomes prosecutorial immunity and secures just compensation Dear Mr. xxxxxx:   IJ just scored two wins in long-running fights for justice and accountability.   At the end of last week, a judge ruled that wholly innocent property owner Vi…

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May 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Liberty & Law: Court saves students' donut mural from destruction

Liberty & Law: Second court blocks outrageous financial surveillance Plus new challenge to warrantless trespassing in Alabama. |  View email in browser Institute for Justice updates Free Speech Victory: Fede…

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May 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM

Victory for NH bakery and its donut mural

Victory for NH bakery and its donut mural Dear John:   This week, IJ scored a, ahem, sweet victory for commercial speech rights on behalf of a beloved bakery in Conway, New Hampshire. A district court has ruled that the town’s ridiculous attempt to destroy a mural of donut mou…

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May 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Liberty & Law: Second court blocks outrageous financial surveillance

Liberty & Law: Warrantless financial surveillance halted—for now Plus new video on why judges (usually) rule for the government. |  View email in browser Institute for Justice updates Fourth Amendment Federal…

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April 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Liberty & Law: Warrantless financial surveillance halted—for now

Liberty & Law: IJ challenges sweeping financial surveillance Plus hear client describe harrowing wrong house raid on latest podcast. |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Fourth Amendment Federal C…

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April 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM

We just fought for government accountability at the Supreme Court

We just fought for government accountability at the Supreme Court Dear John:   This morning marked another milestone in our fight for accountability: An IJ case team, led by IJ Senior Attorney Patrick Jaicomo, made our case before the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of our client…

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April 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM

IJ Wins TRO Against Terrible New Federal Surveillance Rule!

IJ Wins TRO Against Terrible New Federal Surveillance Rule! Dear John:   I usually email you with breaking news about a case you’ve read about in our flagship publication, Liberty & Law. But in the last week, we moved so fast on an important challenge to a brand new federa…

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April 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ challenges sweeping financial surveillance

Liberty & Law: Innocent Families Fight Back Against SWAT Raids Plus new video on the power and promise of the 14th Amendment. |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Fourth Amendment Border Businesse…

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April 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM

The fight continues for innocent victims of impound racket

The fight continues for innocent victims of impound racket Dear John:   Last week, we received a disappointing ruling in our case challenging Chicago’s unconstitutional vehicle impound program. But this early loss sets us up to appeal to a higher court—w…

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April 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Liberty & Law: Innocent Families Fight Back Against SWAT Raids

Liberty & Law: Community gardener scores property rights victory New case seeks justice for NC family in SWAT raid with misleading warrant application. |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates SWAT Ra…

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March 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Liberty & Law: Community gardener scores property rights victory

Liberty & Law: Victory for those helping others in need Plus, will SCOTUS overturn one of its most reviled decisions?  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Zoning Abuse Zoning Insanity: Florida Co…

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March 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Liberty & Law: Victory for those helping others in need

Liberty & Law: Fight against warrantless surveillance of drivers moves forward Plus ABC News dives deep into an IJ eminent domain case.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Private Soluti…

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February 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM

IJ victory for property rights and private solutions

IJ victory for property rights and private solutions Dear John,   I have some good news to share with you! Yesterday, the Flathead Warming Center secured final victory in its fight to continue serving the most vulnerable residents of Kalispell, Montana.   As you may recall,…

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February 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Liberty & Law: Fight against warrantless surveillance of drivers moves forward

Liberty & Law: IJ returns to SCOTUS to right wrong-house SWAT raid Plus new podcast on victory over predictive policing.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Fourth Amendment Judge Rules …

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February 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM

 IJ Scores Early Win Against the Surveillance State

 IJ Scores Early Win Against the Surveillance State Dear John:   I have great news to share with you: Yesterday, the chief federal district court judge in Eastern Virginia denied the city of Norfolk’s motion to dismiss our challenge to its mass surveillance system, meaning o…

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February 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ returns to SCOTUS to right wrong-house SWAT raid

Liberty & Law: 9th Circuit revives challenge to $1 million+ fines Plus new video on warrantless surveillance of drivers.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Immunity & Accountability…

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January 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM

BREAKING: IJ heads back to Supreme Court

BREAKING: IJ heads back to Supreme Court Dear John:   Building upon our two victories last term, we learned late this afternoon that IJ is heading back to the U.S. Supreme Court this term as well!   The Court granted our petition to hear the case of an Atlanta family harmed …

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January 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ closes major forfeiture loophole in Nevada

Liberty & Law: 9th Circuit revives challenge to $1 million+ fines Plus new podcast on home destruction.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Civil Forfeiture Nevada Court Shuts Down Polic…

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January 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Big Win Against Civil Forfeiture in Nevada

Big Win Against Civil Forfeiture in Nevada Dear John,   We’ve been bogged down with snow and ice this week at IJ-HQ, but at the close of this frozen week here we have some outstanding news to share about our civil forfeiture work from sunny Nevada!     As you might recall, …

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January 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM

Liberty & Law: 9th Circuit revives challenge to $1 million+ fines

Liberty & Law: SCOTUS gets chance to overturn infamous decision Plus new Bound By Oath on SWAT raids.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Fines and Fees Federal Appeals Court Reverses Di…

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January 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Kicking off the new year with a property rights victory

Kicking off the new year with a property rights victory Dear John,   Happy New Year from the Institute for Justice—and I already have some good news to share!    Just before the close of ‘24, we secured a resounding victory for property rights that could light the way for ot…

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December 31, 2024 at 5:37 PM

Greeting 2025 with wins for freedom

Greeting 2025 with wins for freedom Dear John,   On the last day of the year, I wanted to take a moment everything IJ and our friends have accomplished together.     We’ve been a force for justice all year long—and in fact, we secured another wave of victories in just the p…

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December 25, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Liberty & Law: SCOTUS gets chance to overturn infamous decision

Liberty & Law: Pasco County ends dystopian predictive policing program Happy holidays from the Institute for Justice!  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Eminent Domain New Petition Asks…

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December 23, 2024 at 4:58 PM

 A year in review and the fight ahead

 A year in review and the fight ahead Dear John,   2024 is coming to a close and I am so proud of what IJ has accomplished this year thanks to our supporters.   Together, we secured 64 victories—including two at U.S. Supreme Court. We launched 31 new cases, bringing our act…

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December 12, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Liberty & Law: Pasco County ends dystopian predictive policing program

Liberty & Law: IJ defends senior citizens targeted by government retaliation Plus small business gets back money seized at FedEx.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Fourth Amendment Cas…

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December 5, 2024 at 10:54 PM

Victory! Pasco County ends predictive policing scheme

Victory! Pasco County ends predictive policing scheme Dear John,   ‘Tis the Season for stopping dystopian government programs; just yesterday, we ended Pasco County, Florida’s horrible predictive policing system!   This victory is a testament to the importance of your stead…

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November 27, 2024 at 8:34 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ defends senior citizens targeted by government retaliation

Liberty & Law: Virginia city’s warrantless surveillance of all drivers Plus new video on small-town government retaliation.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Free Speech Small-Town New…

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November 25, 2024 at 10:53 PM

Prompted by IJ, the DOJ halts airport interdictions

Prompted by IJ, the DOJ halts airport interdictions Dear John,   As we head into Thanksgiving feasting—and, for many, traveling to spend time with family and friends—I wanted to share some welcome news about IJ’s continuing real-world impact on the fight to better secure ou…

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November 13, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ win lets emergency shelter stay open this winter

Liberty & Law: Virginia city’s warrantless surveillance of all drivers Plus a quick win for free speech in D.C.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Zoning Abuse Emergency Shelter Can Sta…

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November 8, 2024 at 9:37 PM

IJ VICTORY! Warming Center to stay open as winter comes

IJ VICTORY! Warming Center to stay open as winter comes Dear John,   I have some good news to share with you: The Flathead Warming Center in Kalispell, Montana, will reopen for overnight services! Yesterday, a federal judge granted a rare preliminary injunction allowing thi…

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October 30, 2024 at 7:27 PM

Liberty & Law: Virginia city’s warrantless surveillance of all drivers

Liberty & Law: Gag order silences civil rights attorney Plus new video on town blocking braiding salon.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Fourth Amendment IJ Challenges Virginia City's…

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October 16, 2024 at 7:27 PM

Liberty & Law: Gag order silences civil rights attorney

Liberty & Law: GA county demolished his home without warning Plus new video on snooping "fish cops."  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Free Speech Civil Rights Attorney Silenced by Gag…

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October 2, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Liberty & Law: GA county demolished his home without warning

Liberty & Law: Netflix’s top film echoes IJ case Plus new video on (another) wrong house raid.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Just Compensation Property Owner Sues Macon-Bibb County…

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September 27, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Victory in decade-long free speech fight

Victory in decade-long free speech fight John:   For the second time this week I have exciting news to share with you! Yesterday, we secured a resounding victory for free speech in a federal appellate court in one of our longest-running cases—that of retired Texas veterinari…

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September 25, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Victory for citizen journalist in Texas

Victory for citizen journalist in Texas Dear John,   Yesterday, we scored a win for free speech and against qualified immunity—and we’re also headed to trial to further vindicate our client’s rights.   Justin Pulliam is a citizen journalist from Fort Bend County, Texas, on …

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September 18, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Liberty & Law: Netflix’s top film echoes IJ case

Liberty & Law: New IJ project takes on abusive zoning Plus another win against the FBI's illegal raid.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Civil Forfeiture Netflix’s Number One Movie, Re…

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September 17, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Victory: FBI to compensate victims of illegal raid

Victory: FBI to compensate victims of illegal raid John:   I have good news to share with you in our ongoing efforts to hold the FBI accountable for its unprecedented—and illegal—raid of the hundreds of safe deposit boxes at US Private Vaults. After facing mounting pressure …

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September 6, 2024 at 7:59 PM

Victory over Wilmington’s abusive impound practices

Victory over Wilmington’s abusive impound practices John:   Today we’re celebrating a win for the citizens of Wilmington, Delaware. The city, faced with further litigation by IJ, came to an agreement to overhaul its predatory impound racket.      Ameera Shaheed, Earl Dickers…

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September 4, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Liberty & Law: How IJ gets cases to SCOTUS

Liberty & Law: Supreme Court victory against free speech retaliation Plus the origins of forfeiture on Bound By Oath.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates IJ Strategy Turning Losses Into …

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August 21, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Liberty & Law: Town raids political opponent’s home

Liberty & Law: New IJ project takes on abusive zoning Plus new case video on SWAT team raiding wrong house.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Immunity & Accountability Retaliatory …

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August 15, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Victory over town’s ridiculous land use restrictions

Victory over town’s ridiculous land use restrictions John:   I have some exciting victory news to share with you. Today, we got a win straight from the bench in our case challenging a Michigan township’s attempt to shut down a completely safe “green cemetery.”       Our clie…

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August 7, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Liberty & Law: New IJ project takes on abusive zoning

Liberty & Law: IJ cements win over TN’s warrantless searches Plus new case video: city offers IOU after destroying property.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Zoning Justice New IJ Pro…

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July 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ cements win over TN’s warrantless searches

Liberty & Law: IJ petitions SCOTUS on SWAT destruction case Plus new video on DEA searches at airports.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Fourth Amendment Tennessee Landowners Defeat W…

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July 23, 2024 at 3:17 PM

One more win over Detroit’s civil forfeiture racket—at the MI Supreme Court!

One more win over Detroit’s civil forfeiture racket—at the MI Supreme Court! John:   Yesterday, the Michigan Supreme Court delivered another win in IJ’s ongoing fight against Detroit’s abusive vehicle forfeiture scheme, which seizes cars from its most vulnerable people and r…

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July 12, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Victory for California Anti-Spam Entrepreneur

Victory for California Anti-Spam Entrepreneur John:   On Wednesday, we secured our 12th courtroom win of the year! This time, we won on behalf of Jay Fink, an anti-spam crusader from California.      Jay runs a small business where he sorts through individual client’s email …

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July 10, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Liberty & Law: IJ petitions SCOTUS on SWAT destruction case

Liberty & Law: Supreme Court victory against free speech retaliation Plus new podcast on armed robbery—by the FBI.  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Just Compensation Innocent Woman Wh…

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June 26, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Liberty & Law: Supreme Court victory against free speech retaliation

Liberty & Law: Justice after overcoming government immunity Plus share your thoughts on this newsletter!  |  View in browser Institute for Justice updates Government Retaliation VICTORY: Supreme Court…

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June 20, 2024 at 7:18 PM

SCOTUS win against government retaliation 

SCOTUS win against government retaliation  Dear John,   For the first time in IJ’s history, we won two cases at the U.S. Supreme Court in the same term!   A few weeks ago, we got a unanimous Supreme Court win on behalf of our client Richie DeVillier, and today I write with …

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