The Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF)1 is a nonprofit public interest law firm in the United States, dedicated to defending individual liberty and property rights against government overreach. Established in 1973, it is the oldest libertarian public interest law firm in the country.
PLF provides pro bono legal representation, files amicus curiae briefs, and holds administrative proceedings with the aim of supporting property rights, equality and opportunity, and the separation of powers. The organization is known for its strategic litigation, communications, and research efforts to battle for freedom in courts and public opinion.
The foundation has a robust record in the United States Supreme Court, having won 18 cases as of April 2024. Its litigation work includes challenging regulations that it views as infringing on individual rights, such as property rights and free speech, and opposing laws that it believes violate the separation of powers.
PLF operates without government funding, relying on donations from individuals, foundations, and small businesses[2]. It has offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and employs over 100 staff members.
To learn more, click here: https://pacificlegal.org/
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