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IJ wins three out of four cases through outright courtroom victories or legislative change prompted by our lawsuits. IJ clients like Elijah and Ashley Durham stand for their rights and the rights of others.

IJ’s work targets the core freedoms that form the foundation of a free society: the rights to own and enjoy property, speak freely, earn a living, and have a meaningful choice in your children’s education.

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IJ files cutting-edge constitutional cases in state and federal courts to defend the rights of our clients and set legal precedent that protects countless others like them.

IJ has won a total of 11 cases before the court, with seven wins in the last seven years. IJ's petitions to the Supreme Court are granted at a rate substantially above the national average, on par with the …

But government at all levels—local, state and federal—routinely infringe on these rights. IJ has filed over 50 cases to defend private property rights, including the infamous U.S. Supreme Court decision of …

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Feb 9, 2026 · Today, a New York nonprofit—Upsolve—partnered with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to ask the Supreme Court of the United States to take up a case that would allow trained, non-lawyer …

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