The Land of Lincoln is Doubling Down on Corruption

Entrepreneurs Fight Back Against Teeth-Whitening Monopolies

Court Unanimously Slaps Down Public Utilities Commission and Hands Down Victory for Cabbies in Fight for Economic Liberty

PROPERTY RIGHTS

Federal Government and Anaheim Team Up To Subvert State Law, Financially Gain from Forfeiture

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May 20, 2013
Des Moines Register
Dental Board's Actions Protect Dentists, Not the Public
Iowa lawmakers often assure their constituents...   More

May 17, 2013
Stossel Show
Government: Small Business Killer
Makeup artist Wendy Robin and Tim Keller....   More

May 17, 2013
Duluth News Tribune
Food Truck Freedom Good for Duluth
Spring has sprung, and we Minnesotans...   More

May 17, 2013
The Day
City Says Fort Trumbull Development Delayed
The first new construction in Fort Trumbull...   More

May 15, 2013
Constitution USA With Peter Sagal
Eminent Domain Case: How Can You Take My House?
What right does the government have to take property away from citizens?    More

May 15, 2013
Montgomery Advertiser
Teeth-Whitening Law Not About Public Health
Twice in recent days, The Wall Street Journal...   More

May 13, 2013
WPLG-TV
Hotline Set Up After Allegations of Vendor Harassment
You see them dodging cars, selling everything from flowers....   More

May 13, 2013
Associated Press
Fla. Police Cash Force Shows Forfeiture's Growth
In this upscale seaside village of about 2,500 permanent residents...   More

May 9, 2013
Democrat and Chronicle
Free The Food Trucks, Rochester
Food trucks have hit the streets of Rochester.   More

May 9, 2013
Washington Times
A Food Fight Over Food Trucks
The battle to regulate upstart food-truck entrepreneurs...   More

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Illinois

The Land of Lincoln is doubling down on corruption. Last week, the Illinois Senate voted in favor of a new casino bill, which would imbue casinos with the power of eminent domain.[…] More
Judicial Engagement is Crucial to Protect Free Speech and Economic Liberty

In his most recent op-ed, columnist George Will calls for judicial engagement to protect constitutional rights from overweening government.[…] More

Judicial Engagement is Not Judicial Activism

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Judge's Harsh Words for High Court

Activism, Deference, and Judicial Engagement

'Judicial Activism' a Convenient Bogeyman

FOOD FIGHT IN WASHINGTON: Let's Save DC Food Trucks

D.C. is one of the best food-truck cities in the country. That's something city officials should be proud of. But unfortunately, city leaders are considering new restrictions on food trucks that could be used to ban them from serving their customers in many parts of the city. If passed, these restrictions would make D.C. one of the worst cities for food trucks. In addition to reducing options for customers, these restrictions could force many food trucks to lay off employees, relocate to other cities with better laws, or go out of business altogether.

Let's work together to Save DC Food Trucks!

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	Puppies & Kittens & Censors…Oh my! Gov't Muzzles Internet Pet Vet (1:31) This Institute for Justice lawsuit involves free speech and Internet freedom while centering on one of the most important unresolved issues in First Amendment law: When does occupational licensing trump the First Amendment?
	Epic Public Interest Boot Camp, a Weekend for Law Students (1:58) IJ's law student conference is like boot camp for future freedom fighters. You'll learn cutting edge constitutional theory, how to sue bureaucrats and winning in the court of public opinion.
	Ending Forfeiture Abuse: How States Can Be Tough on Crime and Respect Property Rights (7:32) Civil asset forfeiture is one of the greatest threats to private property rights in our nation today. Law enforcement can take your property without even charging you with a crime. According to reports from the Institute for Justice, law enforcement..
	Court Gives a Victory to Atlanta Street Vendors by Striking Down Government-Granted Vending Monopoly (2:20) On 12/21/12, Christmas came early for Atlanta vendors Larry Miller and Stanley Hambrick when Judge Shawn Ellen LaGrua of the Fulton County Superior Court struck down the city’s Public Vending Management Program. In 2011, the two longtime street vendors wh
	A Deadline Looms for Your Tax Preparer (1:59) As part of a sweeping new licensing scheme, the IRS won't let tax preparers continue to prepare your tax returns in 2013 unless they first get a special permission slip from the government by paying for and completing 15 hours of continuing education by t

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