PLF: Your Legal Watchdog For Freedom
PLF is the oldest and most successful public-interest legal organization that litigates for property rights, limited government, free enterprise and a balanced approach to environmental regulation, in courts across the country.

Defending the rights of property owners

Coastal Commission can't stop localities from protecting residents from nuisances Venice Stakeholders Association v. California Coastal Commission Coastal Commission imposes illegal agricultural easement Sterling v. California Coastal Commission

Fighting for individual rights and economic liberties

VICTORY!Oregon unfairly, and unconstitutionally, bars entry to the moving business Sweet v. Myers If a Law’s Commands Are Vague and Unclear, People and Businesses Should Not Be Prosecuted for "Violating" It  Skilling v. United States

Opposing overkill in environmental regulations

Water cutoff for Delta smelt is unconstitutional Stewart & Jasper v. Salazar Challenging illegal critical habitat designation of "Vernal Pool Species" Home Builders Association of Northern CA v. US Fish and Wildlife Service

Ending race- and sex-based discrimination

Caltran's quotas are unconstitutional  Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter v. California Department of Transportation VICTORY!Feds may not discriminate by race  Rothe Development Corp. v. United States Department of Defense