http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice-1/ en-us https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e6b8cee5caaa5d64ec36fe0456683ea2?s=400&d=mm&r=g http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice-1/ Institute For Justice's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/05/16/government-cant-discriminate-against-parents-choosing-private-schools/ Parents in Massachusetts are fighting against an old law, rooted in bigotry, that keeps their kids from accessing special education services at their schools. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_664604346bdc880e99c14ea4 Thu, 16 May 2024 09:29:04 -0400 2024-05-16T09:50:55-04:00 Parents in Massachusetts are fighting against an old law, rooted in bigotry, that keeps their kids from accessing special education services at their schools. Institute for Justice Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Law /law Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/05/07/town-fighting-high-schoolers-mural-doubles-down-on-policing-art/ Can the government play art critic? A town, already fighting in court over one business's mural, created new, subjective criteria for art on private property. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_663a7f9b22164e59ef9df41e Tue, 07 May 2024 15:46:13 -0400 2024-05-08T09:43:43-04:00 Can the government play art critic? A town, already fighting in court over one business's mural, created new, subjective criteria for art on private property. Institute for Justice Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Law /law Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/04/24/flooded-out-texas-rancher-gets-to-enforce-the-bill-of-rights/ In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court revived a Texas rancher's fight for compensation from the state after a transportation project flooded his property. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_66290a1a18c5036ceef761a2 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:50:49 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:09-04:00 In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court revived a Texas rancher's fight for compensation from the state after a transportation project flooded his property. Institute for Justice Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/04/16/a-small-common-sign-sparks-a-first-amendment-fight/ Cities across the U.S. ticket cars parked in the street with "For Sale" signs in the window. One man is challenging a Pennsylvania law on constitutional grounds. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_661d91ca0f1e5f47002784f4 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0400 2024-04-17T17:12:31-04:00 Cities across the U.S. ticket cars parked in the street with "For Sale" signs in the window. One man is challenging a Pennsylvania law on constitutional grounds. Institute for Justice Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Law /law Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/04/11/new-reform-tries-to-stop-eminent-domain-from-creating-wastelands/ Using eminent domain, the government can force people to sell their homes or businesses. But sometimes poor planning results in properties destroyed for no reason. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_6617d8d539c9241bae008bad Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:48:08 -0400 2024-04-15T03:21:17-04:00 Using eminent domain, the government can force people to sell their homes or businesses. But sometimes poor planning results in properties destroyed for no reason. Institute for Justice Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/04/01/get-more-americans-working-by-giving-people-a-fresh-start-after-prison/ State laws often ban people with criminal records from certain jobs. A Virginia-certified counselor is fighting for her right to help others overcome addiction. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_660afdf5584c2e079432fc62 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:07:52 -0400 2024-04-02T03:39:01-04:00 State laws often ban people with criminal records from certain jobs. A Virginia-certified counselor is fighting for her right to help others overcome addiction. Institute for Justice Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/03/21/supreme-court-hears-texas-grandmothers-first-amendment-case/ A councilwoman challenged her town's leadership and ended up in jail. Her civil rights lawsuit reached the nation's highest court this week. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_65fc8a89d9bc7b700e294ba2 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:40:16 -0400 2024-05-08T14:07:25-04:00 A councilwoman challenged her town's leadership and ended up in jail. Her civil rights lawsuit reached the nation's highest court this week. Institute for Justice Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Law /law Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/03/18/when-police-raid-the-wrong-home-they-must-be-held-accountable/ A Texas SWAT team missed many signs that they were at the wrong house when executing a warrant. For now, the lead officer has escaped a lawsuit from the family he harmed. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_65f874a138b2ae0cd7aec17f Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:25:33 -0400 2024-03-20T04:08:29-04:00 A Texas SWAT team missed many signs that they were at the wrong house when executing a warrant. For now, the lead officer has escaped a lawsuit from the family he harmed. getty Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/03/08/no-trespassing-signs-should-apply-to-the-government-too/ Private land is not protected from warrantless searches in many states. A Louisiana property owner is appealing to his state's constitution to protect his privacy. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_65eb132dc936f94fa939f93f Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:50:11 -0500 2024-03-12T03:55:34-04:00 Private land is not protected from warrantless searches in many states. A Louisiana property owner is appealing to his state's constitution to protect his privacy. Institute for Justice Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/02/28/time-to-end-roadside-shakedowns-along-nebraska-highways/ Lawmakers in Nebraska are thinking about changing a law that makes it possible for people to lose property without being convicted of a crime. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_65de53fe2f9b827144ea9746 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2024-02-29T12:08:54-05:00 Lawmakers in Nebraska are thinking about changing a law that makes it possible for people to lose property without being convicted of a crime. getty Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/02/13/a-strong-first-amendment-keeps-government-bullies-at-bay/ Government officials can wield incredible power, but there is protection in the Constitution. However, persuading courts to uphold rights can be an uphill climb. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_65ca84e4eca0412d05cd56b3 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:30:00 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:26-04:00 Government officials can wield incredible power, but there is protection in the Constitution. However, persuading courts to uphold rights can be an uphill climb. Institute for Justice Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2024/02/02/unconstitutional-fbi-raid-should-move-congress-to-reform-federal-law/ A Los Angeles FBI raid shows why Congress needs to rein in civil forfeiture, which lets law enforcement seize and keep property for itself. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_65bcef17f560435af8f3822d Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:54:01 -0500 2024-03-28T14:47:34-04:00 A Los Angeles FBI raid shows why Congress needs to rein in civil forfeiture, which lets law enforcement seize and keep property for itself. Institute for Justice Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Law /law Business instituteforjusticeblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/2023/11/16/americans-deserve-their-day-in-court-with-a-real-judge-and-jury/ The Supreme Court will soon consider the constitutionality of courts run by bureaucrats, not judges or juries. For small businesses, that could be big news. Andrew Wimer, Contributor Andrew Wimer, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/instituteforjustice/people/andrewwimer/ content_65561a32d229a16fbd0e1614 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:39:22 -0500 2024-04-01T11:12:06-04:00 The Supreme Court will soon consider the constitutionality of courts run by bureaucrats, not judges or juries. For small businesses, that could be big news. Institute for Justice Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Law /law Business instituteforjusticeblog standard