Institute for Justice

10/14/2026

$2,000 Fine for a Little Girl’s Lawn Art?

10/08/2026

What happens when big business teams up with big government to crush the little guy?

A new documentary series, now streaming on Prime Video, tells that outrageous story—and features IJ’s own Justin Pearson, Managing Attorney of our Florida office and director of IJ’s National Street Vending Initiative.

Add it to your watchlist and see what entrepreneurs are up against when powerful interests use the law to shut out competition.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0HG9KYPY4

10/06/2026

SWAT Raided Their Home Over the Wrong Car—Qualified Immunity Denied!

10/05/2026

IJ in the states! As part of our ongoing work to protect property rights and help make housing more affordable we’re excited to share the new Yes to Homes website, from a coalition of groups working towards a similar goal in Minnesota!

Check out our work on this vital issue:

The Yes to Homes coalition is a broad, bipartisan set of organizations united around concrete solutions that will jumpstart the production of the kinds of homes Minnesotans want and need, but can’t currently find.

09/29/2026

Stand with IJ against government overreach!

For just $24/month, join our Merry Band of Monthly Donors by October 16 and receive our exclusive 2027 IJ Calendar. Your impact will be doubled, as your first month will be generously matched by an IJ donor for a limited time.

Support our mission today at ij.org/calendar!

09/29/2026

✨ VICTORY ✨

A Texas jury just blew the lid off a Texas policing scheme that used AI-powered cameras to target drivers with unconstitutional traffic stops.

In March 2022, Alek Schott was driving home from a business trip when he got pulled over for a traffic violation he didn’t commit after an AI-powered license plate camera flagged his truck.

A Bexar County deputy claimed Alek committed a traffic violation.

The evidence showed he did not.

Alek was detained for 76 minutes, interrogated in a patrol car, and subjected to a search that turned up nothing.

After hearing the evidence, yesterday, a jury concluded that what happened to Alek was not an isolated incident, but the result of a broader practice that violated his Fourth Amendment rights.

They awarded Alek $76—one dollar for every minute he was detained.

This case was never about money. It was about stopping unconstitutional surveillance, traffic stops, and searches.

Now, the jury's verdict sends an important message:

Americans do not surrender their constitutional rights when they travel on public roads, and widespread surveillance cannot be used as a shortcut around the Fourth Amendment's protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.

09/23/2026

Watch now: Senate Hearing on Flock

IJ Legislative Counsel Alasdair Whitney is to testify about our lawsuits and advocacy on automated license plate readers.

Lawmakers hear testimonies related to concerns of artificial intell...

09/23/2026

Federal Judge Orders ICE to Follow Constitution

09/22/2026

Every year, small businesses across the South Side of Chicago participate in the IJ Clinic on Entrepreneurship event, South Side Pitch—sharing stories about their roots, their impact, and competing for a portion of cash prizes totaling over $38,000!

Space is limited, RSVP now!
https://ij.org/ij-clinic-on-entrepreneurship/south-side-pitch/event-page/rsvp/

Save Your Seat for 13th Annual South Side Pitch! Every year, small businesses across the South Side of Chicago participate in South Side Pitch, sharing […]