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

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 …

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Since IJ’s founding, we have launched more than 60 lawsuits to defend the First Amendment and have won the vast majority of them, including one U.S. Supreme Court victory and eight major …

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

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Dec 3, 2025 · Arlington, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) is announcing the publication of the ROOM Act, a new model bill to help combat the ongoing housing and homelessness crises …