Institute for Justice

As of yesterday, IJ is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn one of the most reviled decisions in recent decades: Kelo v. New London.

Are you (or do you know) a law student interested in defending liberty and doing cutting-edge constitutional litigation this summer? Tell them about the (paid!) Dave Kennedy Fellowship at the Institute for Justice. Applications open now! https://lnkd.in/ecjYUihb

✨ Looking for a summer legal opportunity that’s meaningful AND paid? This summer, IJ’s Dave Kennedy Fellows will: ⚖️ Participate in strategy meetings 📄 Draft briefs 🔍 Review key evidence 🏛️ Contribute to Supreme Court cases! Make an impact. Get paid. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eW8ZjDuy #LawStudents

VICTORY! Wilmington, Delaware’s towing and impound practices were among the most predatory in the nation—enabling private tow companies to profit off *innocent* drivers. However, after IJ teamed up with city residents to file a lawsuit, the city decided to work with IJ to end the predation and replace it with a system that is a model of fairness. This morning a U.S. District Court approved the settlement, bringing the lawsuit to an end. Read more: https://lnkd.in/et_Jdxq7

Are you a liberty-loving law student who will be in the Miami area over winter break? If so, then come join us for a drink! (The drinking part is optional, of course.)

Today IJ filed a petition for certiorari with the #SupremeCourt on behalf of Erma Wilson, who had her life turned upside down after a conviction in which her prosecutor also worked for the judge presiding over her case. This case is one of the most brazen and obvious examples of prosecutorial abuse in modern American history, yet Ralph Petty, the prosecutor, and the others who oversaw this miscarriage of justice have never been held accountable for their actions in a court of law. The petition raises important constitutional questions concerning civil rights and the constitutional right to a fair and neutral criminal trial. Learn more about #WilsonVMidlandCounty here: https://lnkd.in/e-ADbWQJ

Today, Cities Work announced a new partnership with the city of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce and Mayor’s Office of Policy Planning and Delivery to increase access to #entrepreneurship. This partnership is the latest step in advancing the “PHL Open for Business” initiative. “You shouldn’t need a law degree and pot of gold to open a small business... the policy changes this partnership will develop will help Philadelphia realize its goal of being open for business—for all entrepreneurs,” said Cities Work Director Jennifer McDonald. Read more about this initiative here: https://lnkd.in/ewnaea2E

🎄 ☀️Attention Liberty-Loving #LawStudents from Florida ☀️ 🎄 Are you home for the holidays and want to learn more about public interest litigation? Come join the Institute for Justice's Miami office for a special happy hour designed just for you! This is the perfect chance to connect with fellow students from the FL area, meet our team, and discover how you can get involved with upcoming IJ opportunities! See the flyer for more information and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eX6zHJiZ

We’re #hiring! The Institute for Justice is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team in Arlington, VA. Apply now!

Last chance to register for the Institute for Justice webinar on legislative solutions to the housing crisis - today at 3PM ET / 2PM CT. Expert guests Salim Furth and Anthony Sanders will explore the link between zoning and housing affordability and then we will delve into practical solutions for YOUR state. 🏡 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gr6PxCWA