Institute For Justice

They are a fantastic charity, I have donated to them for years. Then the State of California tried to put me out of business, so I contacted them, and they sprung to action! I'm very grateful to their whole team, and I give a special shout-out to Andrew Ward and Dylan Moore.
Here's more about what they did for me: https://ij.org/ll/final-victory-for-anti-spam-entrepreneur/
Please donate to this incredible organization.

I love receiving our IJ magazine, and seeing how IJ has been successful in pushing back across the country against government overreach. You would think this is just a federal issue, but it's not. This goes all the way down to local city councils and their little generals there too. IJ is a powerful force, and their past wins stacking up in recent years have become force multipliers for their future actions. I know my money is well spent at IJ, which is why I've been with them for so long, and have increased my donations over the years. Absolutely recommended!!!

IJ has terrific "bang for the buck". They keep winning case after case or convincing governments to back off their overreach, from the US Supreme Court to state supreme courts, to local courts. Every one of these cases restores or enhances freedom, not only for the IJ client, but for all of us.

I have been a long-time supporter of Institute for Justice because I believe in school choice, economic freedom, and 4th Amendment rights (as well as all other Amendments). Institute for Justice is very effective in their advocacy and legal work.

I'm a long-time donor (must be 15+ years). Institute For Justice is an amazing non-profit organization doing the hard work to make a difference for all of us. A quick review of their legal successes combatting government overreach should convince anyone of providing support. I am personally thrilled to see IJ beat back illegal government property seizures again and again.

No other public interest law firm does what IJ truly does — protect our individual, inviolate rights against governmental over reach. I’ve admired the IJ’s work for well over 20 years. The movie Little Pink House tells a great David v. Goliath story. The “happy” ending only reveals how much work still needs to be accomplished. I regularly support IJ. It is part of my giving budget and always will be.

The institute for Justice is the most effective organization I know of working on individual liberty. They fight in the courts and the press to ensure people are free to work at their preferred occupations, that they can keep what they've earned, and they can speak their mind.

IJ chooses issue areas where the courts can be persuaded that the law is on the side of individual rights, and finds cases that demonstrate the excess of government intrusion so that sympathetic rulings will establish precedents to expand protections of our rights.

Their successes have resulted in fewer restrictions on what jobs people can pursue, more limits on governments seizing property from innocent owners, and people having more ability of people to speak freely without government infringement.

I have been a long time supporter of IJ. Not being an attorney or politician, I often feel helpless against the larger forces that abuse fundamental laws and hijack justice. Contributing to IJ leaves me feeling a little less helpless.

I have been a journalist since 1982. My first job was covering the NJ state courts. Since then I have followed and supported many groups that often must work through the courts to achieve their goals. IJ is the most effective I have seen. It has set goals that are both important AND achievable, and it is achieving them with great skill and efficiency. Its success at increasing liberty and opportunity for the most vulnerable gives me hope for the country.

While everyone loves a great origin story, what any conscientious charitable donor values most is results and that is why I have and will continue to support IJ: they get results in the tangible form of victories in court. Over the past decade, IJ has one a string of favorable rulings that has expanded the scope of liberty for American citizens in the area of property rights, freedom from unreasonable fines, security from unreasonable searches, and more. Further, IJ goes to great lengths through their media operations to shine a light on governmental misconduct and malfeasance that has not yet been countered by litigation but which is surely on their future docket. They do a great job of keeping their donors and the general public apprised of their mission and their activities and always ground their work in the needs of the people they serve. I've never been prouder to support an organization than I have with the Institute for Justice.

I have, thankfully, not needed assistance from IJ but I have been a donor for many years now. It is one of my prime charities and will remain so.

In addition to defending the defenseless and beating back governmental favoritism and manipulation by the powerful IJ is slowly but surely changing society by ridding us of unfair laws and regulations that should never have been brought into existence. These things are incremental as the wheels of courts and Justice turn slowly. Their tenacity is remarkable and one realizes that you CAN fight city hall with IJ on your side. Hopefully as time marches on we will attain a more just system and with IJ’s vigilance it will remain so years to come. Unlike most charities that deal with largely immediate problems that rarely make a long term difference (unfortunately) IJ’s efforts will be felt in my grandchildren’s and their children’s lives. A gift in the now will change the future.

I appreciate IJ's willingness and success in defending the least of us against coercive government power. How many people can't afford to fight the government in defending their property rights? Government regulations imposed on existing ownership takes value away, uncompensated. If "the public" demands a restriction on property, the public needs to pay for imposing that restriction. In related property rights, IJ's recent success in Hennepin County (Minnesota) is just the most recent example of defending against uncompensated taking. I don't expect to ever need IJ's assistance because IJ has already succeeded.

Many people do not have the economic ability to challenge authorities who take advantage of them by abusing their power. The Institute for Justice steps in to defend people from abuse and tries to shut the abuse down so no one else can be targeted by it. The Institute's newsletter is full of stories of people who have taken it on the chin and are trying to fight back. It is a long and difficult road to hold government entities responsible for their abuses and the Institute keeps slogging despite the setbacks they regularly endure.

This charity does the best job I have seen of informing its donors of the positive outcomes their donations are producing and are trying to produce. Stories of individuals helped and of government entities stopped from continuing their abusive tactics.

Supporting IJ gets to the cause of a primary cause of many of the circumstances that play on our sympathies that entice us to support them. IJ enhances FREEDOM that enables individuals to CREATE and PRODUCE both actions that increase the economy that impacts all of us! A GREAT Charitable Program!

IJ is an organization that fights for the little guy. Whether you are generally pro-government or anti-government, all can agree that government sometimes exercises its power in ways that are unfair to individuals. If the individuals are not wealthy or well connected, it is difficult - if not im;possible - for them to challenge the power of government. IJ evens the balance.

We all like to grumble and complain when we see injustices and abuses of power leveled at all levels government, often at folks that seem the least able to fight back. We shake our heads at the constant overstepping government actors from zoning departments to out of control federal regulators and ask ourselves just exactly what can we do to help throw a pan of water on the out of control tyrants that seem to respond only to courts orders. To this end I am glad I have found the Institute for Justice and their office stacked with lawyers that are engaged in the work we would all do if we were rich and had the time. Importantly, they are efficient with the donations, keep me informed about their regular successes and on the progress of the case as they wind their way along. I love their regular memo's about a recent courtroom victory and it warms my heart to know I had a hand in the slapping down of a bully. They are one of few that gets my attention and it's my pleasure to support them as often and as generously as I'm able. If you like to punch back these are your guys.

I have donated to IJ for many years. I love how they help individuals who have been screwed by terrible government policies, publicize their stories, and change the law-- all with each case they bring.

IJ is very transparent in their work and chooses cases that will help individuals in need *and* set precedent to prevent future abuse by government. I'm proud to support them.

The Institute for Justice seeks to limit abuse of power by local, state and federal government agencies, and has been very successful in the courts, including the Supreme Court. Abuse of eminent domain property seizures, fines from zoning officials and police with the money going into their pockets, and occupation licensing which prevents new competition are issues where they fight for individual rights and against big government.

I have supported IJ for over 10 years, ever since I discovered them and finding out that they fight government overreach. They have a superb court record at all levels of the court system in winning court cases to reduce bad laws against individuals. I am a monthly supporter.

There are many non-profits that want to accomplish worthwhile changes in society. More often than not, however, they simply focus on activities toward those goals hoping for results. That is, they "help", "support", "teach", "train", "inform", "engage" and occasionally "publish". But if you ask them to describe what their efforts have actually accomplished; what in society has changed for the better because of their efforts, you'll find that they struggle to answer.

The Institute for Justice focuses on outcomes. They get results; they win. And when IJ wins, so do their clients. When they force government to change the rules back to "fair" they impact thousands of others. When they establish new case law, they can help millions of others in that locality, county or state. In Federal cases, the decisions handed down due to IJ's efforts can impact millions, and even millions more when IJ wins at the Supreme Court.

Their clients are average Americans, especially those who simply do not have the means to take on large business or governmental interests. From regulations that prevent ordinary people from starting a business, to abusive fines and fees levied by state or local government, to law enforcement turning civil forfeiture into a revenue generator for a police department or city, most people struggle to fight back. IJ turns the balance of power around, backing victims with solid legal support.

I wouldn't call the money I give to IJ a "donation", but an investment in our future and a better America. They may, in fact, be one of the very best non-profits in this country.

6/26/2022

I’ve been contributing to the Institute for Justice ever since I first heard of them. I am now retired on a fixed income, and have had to limit my donations, but I continue to donate to IJ. Government has become so tyrannical, an organization like IJ is critical. It represents people who can’t afford to fight a legal battle to get justice; and it has a good winning record. These wins can be cited in other cases, even in non-IJ cases. The contributions that donors give don’t just benefits the plaintiffs in the civil rights cases brought by IJ, they also benefit others. That’s like multiplying your contribution.

I have supported the Institute For Justice for many years and I think I get the most bang for my buck of all the charities and organizations I support. Economic freedom is the engine that keeps our country strong. Nothing is more important to an average person than having a job and IJ has saved and also created thousands, or maybe even millions, of jobs thanks to its defence of the little guy fighting against entrenched, over-reaching authorities. I have had the opportunity to talk to IJ clients in the past and their lives were transformed by this organization. With the failures of our political leaders and the extreme divisiveness in our legislative processes these days, legal approaches are the most solid path to retaining liberty. I tell everyone I know to support IJ.

The Institute for Justice gets real-world results - results in rolling back some of the most abusive, rights-violating government actions. I am proud to support them and plan to continue donating to their cause whenever possible.

Jefferson laid it out so nicely – Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness – in the Declaration of Independence, but the modern bureaucratic state, whether at the federal level, local level or in between, often tramples those unalienable rights. No organization in our country does a better job representing Americans from all backgrounds and walks of life in righting these injustices than the Institute for Justice (IJ). I have proudly supported IJ for many years and have consistently increased my contribution as I’ve watched IJ’s impact continue to grow. I’m proud to see IJ’s efforts and victories mentioned frequently in the press, appreciating that I played some small role in helping right a wrong.

IJ fights for the things that have defined America and made it an appealing destination for so many for the last 250 years: the free flow of speech in the widest variety of contexts and settings; private property rights; the right to earn a living, even when it may challenge established enterprises and require grit and innovation; and the right for parents to have the widest array of choices and options in how their children are educated.

Please consider supporting IJ. They are outstanding stewards of the donations they receive as evidenced by their ratings for accountability, transparency and financial management.

I have been a donor since IJ was formed and I am so proud and pleased to have supported them in their work for individual rights. One of the most impressive facts about them is their persistence in pursuing justice for individuals burdened by government overreach. Many people who were ruined by actions of government would have had no recourse without the help of IJ, often over long periods of time. They are good stewards of their donations and use them to right egregious wrongs.

IJ has been my top charity donation for many years. They work to protect our civil liberties, working on cases such as asset forfeiture, occupational licensing, and educational choice. This takes money and legal expertise especially for the appeal process. These resources are not usually available to the majority of people who are effected. IJ’s efforts protect not only these specific individuals but the broader impacts of these cases help to protect the rights of all of us.

I stumbled across IJ while looking for a way to make a difference in the world. I've been fortunate to have a great career and the resources to donate to charity, and I wanted to find one that would make an impact and improve our country. After quite a bit of research, I discovered the Institute for Justice with its mission of protecting innocent and ordinary Americans from government overreach, ensuring we remain the land of the free. I am a proud supporter of IJ and a regular contributor.

I have been a donor to IJ for many years. Before that I served as Ombudsman for Property Rights for Connecticut. Kelo was a CT case. I personally observed the effect it had on owners, agencies and our state courts and courts of other states not to mention the 40 plus states that made changes to their statutory schemes and some to their constitutions. IJs outstanding representation given to so many New London, CT owners who could have never paid the costs to bring a case to the US Supreme Court remains reason enough for me to continue my donations. Since then I have followed the work done by IJ and consider their representation of so many people throughout the country who would have been overpowered by agency and court decisions, if left unchallenged, just outstanding.
If you have a home, a business, a farm or property along a shore line, any property, and believe as I do that there has to be limits on government, then contributing to IJ is one of the best ways to insure your own property and rights will be protected.

IJ is my cause for life. Rather than just study and talk about issues, they do something about them with effective and successful litigation and representation.

Ordinarily I would prefer a world with fewer lawyers, but I strongly believe in IJ's mission and efforts. Most of their clients are "little guys" who have had their rights violated by unjust government actions. I like that IJ looks for cases that will not only provide relief for the individuals in question, but also set precedents that will help others down the road.

I am fortunate enough not to have needed IJ's direct assistance, but I admire what they are doing and have been donating to them annually since I first learned about them. I encourage others to do so too.

IJ is extremely effective in promoting economic liberty interests. It selects its cases wisely and conducts its litigation competently and ethically. We all benefit from IJ's defense of our rights.

I get literally dozens of contact, outreach and contribution request letters and emails per week, and IJ's are the only ones I routinely read, follow and contribute to. IJ does real, practical work for real people in a profound way that underscores and enhances our liberties as Americans, and mitigates against government over-reach at all levels. In addition, in their outreach IJ treats me as a supporter and contributor with a respect and appreciation beyond what I experience from other causes, no matter how worthy those others may be.

Read their legal briefs if you want the real proof that the Institute for Justice is just the best group of lawyers and support staff available to ordinary Americans victimized by aggressive and unfair bureaucrats. No other lawyer/law group is doing what the Institute for Justice is doing, and it is truly inspirational. I give humble praise and Thanks for all of the decency and justice the Institute for Justice has accomplished in these past 30 years. Please contribute and help their work. You are helping real Americans find justice.

Amazing organization. Go to their website and see their cases and victories. They fight for those who don't have the resources to fight for themselves, and they point out how government overreach hurts us all. I feel my donations are well spent, and I plan to leave a small part of my estate to them.

IJ actually takes action and gets results for people
whose basic constitutional rights have been trampled upon.

From bureaucratical red tape to outright civil forfeiture, many innocent people have had their lives unnecessarily put on hold by overbearing government regulations until IJ steps up to the plate and achieves judicial relief for them.

After seeing a long history of economic suppression upon people simply looking to make a living, I'm glad that IJ never stops fighting for those that either can't or are unable to fight for themselves.

All the above is what prompts my donations.

BIG thumbs up to IJ for continuing to fight the good fight.

The IJ is about what the ACLU use to be about, individual freedom to make choices.

Now more than ever it is clear that parents need more choice over the schooling of their children. And thanks to IJ, parents are getting that choice. IJ fights laws that impede school choice and also helps legislatures enact school choice laws that withstand legal attacks from teachers unions. I have been a donor to IJ since it started, and it is so gratifying to see the progress that its Merry Band of Litigators has made over the years. I will continue to donate to help IJ keep up the fight!

I have never been a direct beneficiary of their efforts but I have found inspiration many times from reading of their legal efforts, many successful, some not. Those efforts almost always aim to protect little people, often small business owners, from the predations of politicians and bureaucrats. In so doing, they bring into stark relief the fact that the important battles of our time are not big business versus big government but rather ordinary people versus governments and allied crony-capitalist businesses.

I have been a supporter of IJ for many years. While my contribution is small ( I give the RMW from my IRA each year) I know it is not wasted. No organization gets as much for its money as IJ. From casket makers and hair braiders to government employee immunity and imminent domain, IJ has always been the legal group fighting for individual liberty.

I make annual donations to three freedom oriented foundations. Of the three, IJ is my favorite because their primary focus is on representing and fighting for individuals, in local, county, state and federal courts, who’s rights have been denied. Issues include free speech, the right to earn a living, unlawful government seizure of property and many other government denial or interference with a client’s constitutional, and otherwise, legal rights. All such representation is provided free to the client.

The IJ cases typically save individuals their home, life savings, right to be paid for their service to others, etc. Just as important, these cases often lead to changes in laws. Changes that benefit all citizens in each court’s jurisdiction, usually much sooner, if at all, by other means.

IJ’s work and success helps me maintain some degree of optimism that government power can be controlled when individual citizens stand up for their rights.

We first came to know and support Institute for Justice when it led the legal fight to save the New London CT home of Suzette Kelo against eminent domain abuse. IJ people are our heroes--not just because they stand for the property rights of average people, but because IJ's multi-faceted approach to achieving successful outcomes is consistently successful. Successful not only for their individual clients, but for others to follow via legal precedents. And, not just for property rights, but also for School Choice, which is becoming another critical battleground to protect our eroding personal freedoms against a public school-indoctrinated generation that's ignorant of our endangered freedom heritage. We know that our contributions to IJ will be wisely and efficiently invested in protecting these irreplaceable freedoms for our children and grandchildren.

Do you think that the government should be able to take your property without due process of law?

Do you think that law enforcement officers should be able to commit actions that would be crimes if you committed them?

If you want a legal team that fights against these injustices then support the Institute for Justice.

Who will stand up for the little guy, the individual when all the powerful forces of government are opposed, and it seems hopeless to object? Institute for Justice has a long record of true integrity and actual concern for Justice, rather than just looking for big pocket clients. They are one of the few heroes holding the line against abuse of power. Whether your property or business was unjustly seized, as I have experienced, or your essential rights to speech or to work have been taken, Institute for Justice has come to the aid of so many worthy victims..and has even won, like David against Goliath! In a world where our inalienable rights seem more and more challenged, we need Institute for Justice.to grow and thrive to enable them to help more in need.

Pretty simple, really. I'm a little guy, so when I was growing up, I attracted bullies. Which led me to have to learn (painfully) how to stand up to them. Most people are reluctant to do that, which leads to the vicious circle of bullies becoming ever more empowered. That can never have a good ending.

IJ stands up to bullies, and it does it with real teeth. I've seen the results and consider every dime I've given them to be an excellent investment in freedom and in what America is supposed to be.

Nearly all of the nonprofit organizations that I choose to support are those that do more than advocate or inform. I have supported Institute For Justice for many years because they actually DO something! IJ supports, very effectively, “little people” who are being trampled by unconstitutional government power and greed.

I have been an IJ supporter for many years. What attracted me to their work was the commitment to Constitutional law as originally intended and in their willingness to fight for the "little guy" against an increasingly grasping and intrusive government captured by special interests with seemingly unlimited funds.

I'm only a small fish, but people like IJ have our backs.

I'm happy to be an IJ monthly donor. Their work is laudable; by fighting the injustices of government, they defend individual rights. IJ has garnered the respect of the legal community in their pursuit of justice for their clients. Well done!

Institute For Justice has unquestionably been the most valuable and impactful organization to which I have ever donated. IJ's proactive approach to engaging in public interest litigation for protecting, advancing, and restoring civil rights, particular in the spheres of individual liberty, including economic liberty, has led to huge advances at all levels: local, state, and national. IJ is doing the work that *used* to get done by organizations like the ACLU, but is doing so now far more effectively and in a more principled fashion, adhering to the Constitutional principles of limited government and individual liberty.

I have been an Institute for Justice supporter for well over a decade. I was impressed when I first came across a news article about them. Since I joined, I have become even more impressed over the years. They truly fight for our rights and personal liberties. Their efforts have enabled countless families to get a better education, protect their property from government, eliminate contrived government barriers and taxes so people can start a business and keep their land and property. They do even more like protecting our freedom of speech. I am so proud of the Institute for Justice that I have introduced them to others who have become supporters and donors too.

Not that long ago I learned about Institute for Justice, and recently I decided to become a monthly donor. I can't imagine a more worthy organization for people to support. IJ carries the fight for individual liberty against our overgrown regulatory governments to the Supreme Court, and it may be our only hope for regaining the freedoms we have lost.

IJ brings more “bang for the buck” than any organization I know to further justice and freedom from government overreach in the United States. Their legal team has argued and won many cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and also before State Supreme Courts and lower courts as well. These cases have restored basic human rights and real property to individuals who had nowhere else to turn. When I donate to The Institute for Justice, I know that not a single dollar will be wasted, and precedents will be set, helping many people like myself.

The Institute for Justice is the most important nonprofit in the world. On a daily basis it vindicates important constitutional rights and effectively serves its clients. I contribute to IJ for those two reasons and a third. The Institute provides me instances of pure joy. I receive several periodicals and journals and in these trying times they convey mostly "doom and gloom". The Institute's monthly Liberty & Law chronicles its important work and puts into full view its wonderful clients. I love following the Institute's work in the courts especially the "winning".

I will continue supporting the Institute and even have provisions in my will allowing me to support its great work long into the future.

Gary M. Torrent
Zephyrhills, Fl

Despite the claim that America offers “liberty and justice for all”, an individual often gets only as much justice as he or she can pay for—at a price that is beyond the means of most ordinary citizens. Two organizations are making progress to change that, and I proudly support both. One of those organizations is The Innocence Project, which has for decades revealed the systematic injustices imposed on innocent people who cannot afford to prove that they have been falsely accused of major crimes. Less well-known is the Institute for Justice, a public-interest law firm that fights against similar injustice in civil cases. They regularly reveal how government entities, large and small, systematically deny the rights of even larger numbers of people. Governments regularly use “eminent domain” to expropriate private property for the benefit of private developers against the will of the citizens who live and work there. Local police and prosecutors often employ “civil forfeiture” laws to expropriate cash and cars without any due process, knowing that the victims generally cannot defend themselves for a cost less than the value of what they seek to recover. Departments in local governments sometimes fund themselves by levying excessive fines for minor offenses. And state governments pass laws to enable “professional associations” to preclude qualified competitors from practicing their trades. These are just some of the civil injustices that the Institute for Justice takes on to uphold the rights of its clients to live and work freely. But their goal is not just to win one case; it is to build public awareness of and judicial support for the constitutional rights of ordinary citizens. Over the years I have increased my annual contribution to IJ and am proud of how they have used my contributions to make America more just and fair for all, but especially for those struggling to get justice despite limited resources.
Thomas Nagle
Miami FL

I support Institute for Justice because economic liberty is such a foundational and pervasive need right now. The American dream only works if everyone can freely offer their contributions of ingenuity and effort and then retain the property they earn as a result. IJ takes on causes where people have been treated unjustly and lack the resources and expertise to seek their own remedy. Through the frequency of their successes and the change they are effecting through case law, IJ is reversing unfair restrictions and confiscations, along with the precedents they are rooted in. As a charitable organization, IJ is first rate. I've been a supporter for many years because I know how my donations are used, and I see real wins helping real people as a result.

I love IJ. They do so much to help those who can not otherwise take on abuses of citizens by the government; people who have been unjustly beaten by police, had their property destroyed, been fined ridiculous amounts of money for trivial problems, had their property stolen, denied school choice.

They do so effectively. They use publicity as well as legal filings to get results. And they keep after it, even when they have setbacks. If you believe in justice, this is a great place to send your money. I have supported them for decades and will continue to do so.

As a child growing up, there were aspects of my father’s behavior that I consciously decided to avoid when I grew up and other aspects that clearly motivated me. One of my father’s oft repeated statements: “Let’s have some justice here!” continues to speak to me over the years. The Institute for Justice puts this into action. I have been a long-time supporter. I love their wonderful work. IJ benefits persons from all walks of life.

I've supported IJ for years, and they continue to impress me with their relentless protection of individual rights. I love to read the stories about the people they protect, and I cheer them on. Ultimately, IJ protects us all from the continuous tendency of government to overreach and take away our liberties.

There is no Nonprofit that is more important than IJ when it comes to protecting our individual rights and liberties. By supporting IJ you are not only helping individuals in the present but also ensuring our rights are protected into the future through the important legal cases they take on.

There are many injustices which, while unjust, are nevertheless legal--civil forfeiture, absurd occupational license requirements, education choice restraints, excessive fines.... These injustices are "legal" because laws or regulations (usually state) either permit or do not forbid them.
It is possible to challenge and defeat such injustices. But that cannot be accomplished by the affected party; it takes money and legal expertise. Only an organization of dedicated and informed lawyers can do this. When they succeed, which occurs in the majority of cases that they undertake, the outcome generally is not simply justice for the affected individual. The broader outcome is often a revision of the law or regulation which underlay that injustice--i.e. injustice for all. Who would not wish for that?

Marguerite Gadel

The Institute for Justice is my top donation-destination for my hard-earned money! I have been following them (and donating to them) since they started in 1991. Their work in defense of ordinary people is extraordinary. Too often, government agencies can violate the rights of citizens and preclude them from exerting their God-given rights, such as the right to free speech, the right to own and operate a legitimate business, or the right to keep property they legitimately own. It is simply not possible for most individuals to defend themselves against encroachments from powerful and monied government bureaucracies, and IJ was created to not only defend these individuals when they couldn't defend themselves, but to change the law permanently so that others would not have to endure the same violations against their lives and property. It has been a great pleasure and honor to support the Institute's work. The people there are principled and compassionate, and driven by a sense of fairness and morality that is very inspirational and the hallmark of IJ's culture. I eagerly anticipate their newsletters and other communications because it heartens me so much to see all the good IJ is doing in the world. They are helping ordinary people find greater freedom to live the lives they most dearly want, and helping to create a fairer and more equitable society for all of us. I am so happy with IJ's work that I have put them in my trust to be sure even more of my assets are distributed to them in the future. I can only wish them the best and hope they know how grateful I am for their amazing contribution toward a better, more just, and freer world. Bravo!

So many thinktanks teach the ideas of liberty, but this one puts them into practice. I am inspired every time I read about how they helped someone battle unnecessary licensing laws to launch a career in industries such as tourism, hair-braiding, and baking. Many of our licensing laws exist solely to protect established businesses. Too many companies try to eliminate competition by getting regulations passed. The Institute for Justice helps the underdog get a foothold in his or her chosen career.

I'm equally impressed with their work on asset forfeiture. I remember one guy whose expensive truck was confiscated in what IJ proved was an over-the-top punishment for a minor infraction.

I read their newsletter more faithfully than I do my magazine subscriptions or online news. It's fascinating to discover how many of our freedoms are being trampled, and to find out that there are I J heroes who are doing something about it.

IJ is my favorite charity. I've been supporting them for decades. They fight for real people, trying to live their best lives, against the relentless red tape, aloof bureaucrats, and freedom-hating politicians.

The many sterling reviews that IJ has received over many years do a good job of describing its good work and how it helps people in need. However, I would emphasize that it is not just IJ's clients who are helped by its work. IJ is not just some lawyers working pro bono to stand up for the rights of people that could not otherwise afford to defend their rights. Rather, every case is part of a grand strategy to change a fundamental wrong for the benefit of all freedom-loving citizens. Having been IJ donors for many years, my wife and I have watched as IJ has carefully picked clients and cases that build on one another, often over many years and in many courts, to eventually establish an important right or correct a clear wrong. And, while carefully choosing, planning and prosecuting its cases, it carries on masterful media campaigns to bring attention to how government has wronged its always sympathetic clients and to raise awareness of the injustice being done not only to its particular client but to many others in a similar situation. Then, with the head of steam built with victories in many courts and reports in many media, it is off to the legislatures to once and for all fix the problem. Of the many organizations we support to defend and protect our fundamental freedoms, IJ is the one shows us the most concrete results year after year.

The Institute for Justice does amazing work! The legal cases they bring against governments at all levels - federal, state, local - help millions of people live their lives without government interference.

I have been contributing to IJ for many years and increased my donations because they are so successful in their quest for economic freedom and adhering to constitutional and legal integrity.
They are impressive in their ability to win court cases in states and governments that limit freedom and impose punitive penalties.
I have gladly added them to my Trust as one of the best bang for the buck Liberty loving charities!

Institute for Justice is one of the best civil liberties organizations in this country. It fights for equal rights for everyone and ensures people retain the freedom that every person is entitled to. I'm happy to support their cause and recommend them to everyone I know

The Institute for Justice has been on my radar since 1999. Since then I have observed their work through their website, videos, and magazine, Liberty and Law. In 2016, after witnessing civil unrest I thought about what I could do to improve the country. I decided to become a donor to IJ because they have demonstrated great competence and success in restoring liberty to individuals who are victims of their own government.

The Institute for Justice works to get local, state, and federal government to observe the rule of law and, in so doing, protect the constitutional rights of people just trying to make a living.

IJ's clients come from all walks of life. They are the salt of the earth.

I am currently a monthly donor to IJ. Contributing small amounts consistently with others provides a broad base of support for the Institution.

But I give to IJ for the best reason: it gives me joy to do so.

Paul B. Walker

I hate asset forfeiture. It is nothing short of inland piracy. It needs to be stopped. IJ is at the cutting edge of putting a stop to this blatant violation of our 4th amendment due process rights. Why do so many people in this day and time hate the police? They have become pirates. They steal money from people with out any reason. If asset forfeiture were not a pervasive feature of American law enforcement, much of the proponents of "defund the police" would go away. You'll understand this when they find you have cash on you and they take it under the presumption you have obtain it by criminal activity.

I support this organization because they do good work that is so vital in today's world of civil liberties infractions. I feel my support makes a difference and am proud to contribute each month. They are very transparent in their financial organization and they keep me well informed about the work they do litigating for liberty.

I am impressed at how diligently and successfully the Institute for Justice works to help the "little guy"( and gal) become a somewhat bigger guy and gal by freeing them from onerous government restrictions. They have a bevy of hard working, committed attorneys who argue truth to power in the courts and are wonderfully skilled at their work. I am happy to support their efforts and I believe that all Americans should be grateful for the work they do.

I've been donating to IJ for a long time now, and they just seem to get more dedicated and more effective with each passing year. I also had the opportunity to volunteer to work with several of their attorneys last summer (2020) and experienced that dedication and competence first-hand. From the CEO to attorneys handling cases to support staff, the love of what they do is evident and it shows in their results. I wish I could think of something negative to say to balance this review, but I can't!

I support several groups that promote individual rights, but the Institute for Justice is my favorite. They help small people stand up to overreaching governments, and they get results! If you want to rein in civil forfeiture, eminent domain, excessive licensing requirements, and so on and on, IJ is for you.

IJ is the most reliable defender of individual rights and dignity that I know of. I only wish IJ's work weren't so necessary, but since it is we're all fortunate that IJ is out there everyday fighting the good fight.

I have been a donor to the Institute for Justice for many years. They have never let me down or strayed from their mission statement. They have maintained a top ranking by Charity Navigator for many years which is a testament to management. I believe that their litigators would earn more money in private practice but feel “called to serve”. I have met a few members of the general staff, all of whom impressed me with their knowledge and dedication. Even when the team “loses” (as in Kelo v. New London - The Little Pink House), the team utilizes an effective public relation campaign (which in this case led to overwhelming changes at the State level). The length of time that they have been doing good work within their long-term core principals made it an easy decision for me to include IJ in my estate plans.

I've been supporting the Institute for Justice for 20 years or more, ever since I discovered, almost accidentally, that it actually DOES something about the economic and social injustices committed, not by people, but by GOVERNMENTS. Talk is cheap, but IJ takes legal actions - and wins. IJ may be the only thing that stands between creeping tyranny and the original vision of the United States. I work with small businesses regularly, and I see the unnecessary barriers they have to climb to provide services and goods to other. IJ is also the only non-profit I support that helps PEOPLE; the others I support help cats - of all sizes!

In this time of ever-increasing government encroachment on our civil and human rights, it is very refreshing to find an organization like I4J that pushes back against these intrusions. And not only do they push back, they do so successfully with concrete and solid wins that help preserve all of our rights. I am proud to be a monthly donor to this outstanding organization. I also appreciate that they are rated as a 4-Star Charity on Charity Navigator giving me confidence that my donations are being used as efficiently as possible. I have financially supported I4J for many years and will continue to do so for as long as I am able to. Five Stars!

My husband and I have been enthusiastic supporters of the Institute for Justice since it was founded. All of the areas it covers are important to me: freedom of speech, freedom to work, parental choice of schools for children, property rights, and holding government officials accountable for abusive actions. I especially like its work on removing barriers (such as anticompetitive regulations and licensing requirements) that prevent people from working and from offering free services. Can you believe that some states prohibit a licensed orthodontist from providing dental service at a free clinic? IJ’s top-notch lawyers and public relations staff have won many significant cases. They have reduced the injustices of civil asset forfeiture and “policing for profit,” where government agencies seize money and property from people without cause – often from poor people who can’t pay the legal fees to fight back. This short review can’t do justice to the Institute for Justice. Please visit its website and read more.

I have been making substantial (well, for me!) donations to IJ for many years. After monitoring the activities of several libertarian organizations for decades, I think IJ gives me the most "bang for my buck" of any of my donees. I'm proud to send them my hard-earned money!
David Hoesly

IJ does a wonderful job of selecting legal cases that will advance the cause of civil liberty, winning them, and getting the news out. They have established an amazing list of precedents that clarify the law and the meaning of our Constitution. I have followed them since their very beginning, and admire what they have accomplished. They deserve our support.

A long time ago my wife and I decided to stop giving to our (very large) church because it seemed like the goal was always aimed at better and more buildings and parking lots. So we focused on several organizations that we felt were actually feeding or helping those in difficult situations. So mostly organizations that feed the poor or help get people off drugs. We included Institute for Justice because, though not a specifically Christian organization, we think the work they do is helping fight for what we believe are Christian, constitutional ideals and truths. And the great thing about the work they do is that the fights they win have long-term benefits to our nation and the hard working people who make this country what it is.

I've been a fan of IJ from day one. They are focused, they are principled, they are effective and they share their experience and wisdom with many of us that are following their lead in litigating on behalf of freedom. I believe they are one of the best managed non-profits in the freedom movement and among all non-profits. They have earned our support in annual giving and legacy giving.

Talking about inappropriate government intervention and regulation is something that few engage in knowledgeably, but actually doing something about it makes the Institute for Justice the pinnacle of freedom fighters. I am honored to be a long-term donor to their liberty team and member of their Four Pillars Society. The long list of IJ court victories documents their success in protecting our constitutionally guaranteed rights.

Kenneth L. Criss

There are many reasons I support and recommend the Institute For Justice. Here are just a few:
1) They fight abusive civil forfeiture laws that allow authorities to seize cash & property even when no crime has been committed.
2) They fight government regulations that limit a citizen's right to speak freely or to earn a living.
3) They fight unfair government fines/penalties that are grossly out of proportion to the minor "infraction" committed by an unsuspecting (and often innocent) person.
4) They fight corruption and bureaucracy at all levels of government.
As someone who believes that "eternal vigilance" is required to protect our liberty/freedom from government encroachment, I know the Institute For Justice is fighting the good fight.

During the nearly 20 years that I have supported IJ I have been amazed at the number of cases they have won at all levels. They carefully choose cases in which a victory will set a major precedent greatly multiplying the extent of the victory. They are a great organization and I am glad to have been of small financial help. I always pass the bi-monthly magazine on to others.

I've been a monthly donor for a number of years. IJ works tirelessly to expand the scope of economic and civil and personal liberty in courts and in the realm of public opinion. Their success rate is awesome and their monthly newsletter cataloguing their successes and their next step forward is inspiring!

I have been a monthly donor to IJ for a couple years. I am regularly moved by the cases they take on--truly standing up for the little guy against injustice.

They are thoughtful of their donors (not spammy) and the monthly donors have a clever name (that I won't spoil here!)

The Institute for Justice is outstanding. They fight for individual rights and freedom. Just what we need now!

I've been reading the IJ newsletter for ages, and recently decided to support them with a monthly donation.

I'm retired on a small, inadequate income, yet see IJ's work in helping correct injustices by powerful, yes evil forces against the common man and woman as a vital, very necessary force for good in our society.

I have been following and supporting IJ for over 20 years. I have read no fewer than 500 articles on IJ; I have observed that the Institute for Justice has spent 100% of it's efforts defending the rights of regular people like you and me to live our lives as we choose. They haven't missed the mark once. Truly amazing. If you understand and value FREEDOM, IJ is the best charity in the world.

I've contributed to IJ for a few years now. I'm deeply troubled by how government is in virtually every aspect of our lives, and yet our court system, with a straight face, says that it's all constitutional. Or almost all the time. Those exceptions are commonly when IJ gets involved.

For years I was a regular donor to the ACLU. I strongly believe in freedom and that access to civil liberties should not be based upon someone's ability to afford an expensive legal team. Unfortunately the ACLU has drifted from their original mission, which led me to the Institute for Justice, an organization that remains focused on defending the little guy against the encroachment of unjust laws that, while often well-meaning, end up inhibiting people's freedom. I happily donate to IFJ on a monthly basis.

I am a subscribed donor. IJ fights the most important legal fights in USA, such as civil forfeiture and government regulatory overreach. The government is huge, and the targeted individuals and small businesses have little chance of defending themselves from its abuse - if not for IJ.

This is one of my favorite organizations to fight for real change to abuses of government power in the US. They get frequent wins in court cases and many times go to the supreme court to fight against policies and laws that infringe on civil and economic liberties. I'm extremely proud to support them.

I am a new monthly donor to the Institute for Justice. I only recently became aware of all the hard work IJ does for regular people like you and me.

As a small business owner, I appreciate IJ's efforts to ease the burdens on entrepreneurs by cutting through the government red tape. With all the chaos in our country today , I believe a law firm that stands up for our individual liberties is more important now than ever before. I choose to support IJ because they support everyday people.

I enthusiastically support IJ as a donor and tell my friends and family about its mission and work! Rather than another "think tank" pumping out dry policy papers that nobody will read and will be relegated to the dustbin of history, IJ's work results in real change for real people - saving their life, property, rights, speech, and livelihood. Not only that, but by being strategic and judicious in how it allocates its legal and other resources, IJ has won cases, set precedent, and brought forth pro-liberty legislation that will benefit many more people than just the few involved directly in the case.

IJ walks the walk and doesn’t just talk the talk. IJ sticks up for the average American, protecting individuals from property seizures, police brutality, and stifling overregulation. I am proud to have donated to IJ. Keep up the good work!

The Institute for Justice provides an excellent model of advocacy for economic liberty and individual rights. The organization starts with highly principled and top-flight lawyers, researchers and support staff. They carefully choose the issues and cases that will have the highest impact in improving the law and processes in areas of great importance in American society, with a strong focus on the people who would not otherwise ever have a voice in public policy direction; their clients and causes, if not “underdogs”, are those who would not have the ability to be heard because of the expense and structural impediments to being heard. The issue-areas they chose represent an effort to help the “middle-marginalized”; those who do not naturally have advocacy groups, but would never be able to challenge injustice if not for IJ.
The other aspect of IJ’s excellent model is their commitment to advocacy through multiple fronts. They are not just a “merry band of litigators” as they have so aptly been described, but they are dedicated researchers, analysts, and lobbyists. They research and prepare well-documented position papers, news releases, and legislative brief, commanding a place at the table in the media (including excellent internet offering in various ways (my favorite – “Deep Dives”)), state legislatures and Congress, as well as being extremely effective in the courts at the state and federal level. They have a tight, efficient organization that really knows how to “get it done”.

The Institute for Justice is excellent in every respect. The quality of cases chosen to advance specific liberty issues, the excellence of the attorneys who compete and argue at the state and federal level, the principled development team can only be spoken of in superlatives. I am personally very thankful that they agreed to advocate for the educational choice policies, and that they were willing to invest so much in that case and secure a Supreme Court victory that will assist families in helping their children receive the best education and potential for success in life. That case alone would be enough of an accomplishment for any law firm, but IJ does so much more for economic liberty and freedom. Thank you IJ staff one and all!

ONLY WANT TO HEAR ABOUT BIG $$$$ CASES AND HEADLINE-MAKING STORIES. HAVE CONTACTED THEM TWICE AND THEY'RE NOT INTERESTED IN A 'REAL" STORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, 4TH AMENDMENT VIOLATIONS, 1ST AMENDMENT VIOLATIONS, PROPERTY THEFT BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.

I4j does amazing work in the service of human liberty. They are primarily lawyers, so their main strategy is litigation, but before they start a case, they figure out which courts are most likely to lead to a good verdict, and in which districts a decision in thier favor would produce conflicting decisions that the Supreme Court might notice.

Since they start from a strategy of changing the law, they're able to choose sympathetic clients, and good facts before going to trial. They work on a variety of issues related to Freedom of Speech, Private Property, and Economic Liberty. They have won numerous decisions at the Supreme Court, and are really helping change the situation for individual entrepreneurs trying to start their own business in the face of creeping bureaucracy of all kinds.

As a free market advocate and cheerleader for underdogs, I am attracted to the work that IJ does for its clients. I was first attracted to the organization as a byproduct of getting really ticked off by the proliferation of use of eminent domain by governmental entities who were taking over privately owned land to pursue development project. These projects were defined as in the public interest only because they would purportedly increase tax revenues from land taken over (and benefit private developers), which is not what the original intent of eminent domain.

The eminent domain fight is just a part of their advocacy target. They also fight against onerous government regulation and licensing requirements that are in many cases intended only to protect the entrenched parties already delivering services so regulated. I could continue with other examples, but you have to view their stories yourself (ij.org).

How they do it is as important as what they do. I am sincere in saying "how they do it" is better than any other charity I work with or donate to. They immediately acknowledge my contributions, and I have also gotten personal calls from key individuals in the organization as follow-up as well. Their periodic mailings and emails do a better job of keeping me informed of their activities and success than other organizations. I truly feel that they are making an impact and I am indirectly part of that, and that they are good stewards of my contributions. I am an annual donor to this organization.

The Institute For Justice truly lives up to its name. This is not a free market think tank. This is a group of (very polite) legal brawlers who take their fight all the way to the Supreme Court on the behalf of the people who get crushed under the government's heavy boots. From inner city cab drivers, to horse massagers, to just plain folk trying to hold onto their homes and businesses in the face of eminent domain abuse, IJ is there to fight and (mostly) win. They are also adept at public relations. If you're interested in keeping the American Dream alive I can't think of a better organization to fund.