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Wyoming woman’s fight to keep pet goat sparks constitutional lawsuit

A Wyoming woman’s attempt to keep her miniature goat at home became a legal dispute over local animal regulations, the fairness of government decisions and constitutional rights. Venus Bontadelli, a resident of Powell, challenged the city’s permit process after officials refused to let her keep the animal as a pet.…

The Times of India · Oct 31

Nashville held a developer's permit for years over a future road; appeals court revives lawsuit

A federal appeals court has reinstated the lawsuit of SW Nashville EB Owner, LLC against the city of Nashville regarding a stalled building permit. The developer faced an indefinite delay on their application, purportedly linked to prospective road developments, resulting in losses exceeding $8.2 million while the property remained undeveloped.…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Supreme Court Will Hear Case on "Facially Neutral" Discrimination Against Asian Students in Admissions to Public Magnet Schools

The case arises as both right and left favor various forms of anti-Asian discrimination.

Reason · Oct 19

South Carolina Tattoo Rules Face First Amendment Lawsuit Over Face And Neck Ink Ban

A federal lawsuit challenges South Carolina's bans on tattoos above the shoulders and near churches, arguing these restrictions violate First Amendment rights and hinder artistic expression.

International Business Times UK · Jul 18

Important Takings Challenge to Los Angeles Historic Preservation Law "Monument" Designation

Historic preservation laws often violate constitutional property rights, and block construction of new housing.

Reason · May 7

New Pacific Legal Foundation Report Based on 50 Freedom of Information Requests to Top Law Schools: ABA Accreditation Frequently Nudges Law Schools Toward Illegal Discrimination

A guest post from Alison Somin.

Reason · Jul 30, 2025

Pacific Legal Foundation Symposium on the 100th Anniversary of Euclid v. Ambler Realty

The symposium is seeking submissions.

Reason · Jul 10, 2025

Pacific Legal Foundation Files Case Challenging Trump's IEEPA Tariffs

PLF is a leading libertarian-leaning public interest organization. Their case is similar to that filed by Liberty Justice Center and myself.

Reason · Apr 25, 2025

Pacific Legal Foundation Report on "Locking Squatters Out: How States Can Protect Property Owners From Squatters"

The report has useful data on the scope of the problem, and recommendations on what can be done about it.

Reason · Aug 9, 2024

Upcoming Pacific Legal Foundation Symposia on Regulatory Takings and the Antiquities Act

PLF seeks submissions by scholars.

Reason · Mar 12, 2024