Overview

Institute for Justice focuses on using public-interest litigation to advance individual freedoms. It wins cases and conducts training, communications, activism, and research to promote economic liberty, educational choice, private property rights, freedom of speech, and other core liberties, while restoring constitutional limits on government power. Its work is carried out through strategic lawsuits, policy advocacy, and education of law students, lawyers, and activists, aiming to help people gain greater control over their own destinies. Compared to peers, IJ emphasizes targeted, impact-focused litigation and a strong emphasis on training the next generation of public-interest advocates alongside research and outreach. The goal is to expand the practical reach of liberty by reducing government overreach and increasing individual autonomy.