Founded in 1991, the Institute for Justice litigates to end widespread abuses of power and secure vital constitutional rights. IJ litigates in state and federal courts around the country on behalf of our most …

IJ is the national civil liberties law firm that represents everyday people—free of charge—when the government violates their most important constitutional rights.

IJ Protects COnstitutional Rights The Institute for Justice litigates to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans. IJ defends ordinary people who want to earn an honest living, own and enjoy their …

The IJ Team IJ’s attorneys and staff work on behalf of those with the heart but not the means to fight for their most important rights. We take our clients’ cases before judges and their stories to the general …

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Mar 24, 2011 · The Institute for Justice is dedicated to protecting the right of every American to own and use his or her property freely. Respecting the right of private property is essential to a just and …

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Jun 27, 2025 · Bookstore owner Gil Kerley is fighting for the right to shelter people on his private property to address Albuquerque, New Mexico's worsening homelessness crisis.