Pacific Legal Foundation
Coverage of Pacific Legal Foundation in the Nexus archive.
- U.S. Supreme Court orders lower court to determine if Michigan county unfairly seized family’s home
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Pung family is not entitled to compensation based on the fair market value of their home seized in a tax foreclosure by Isabella County, but sent the case back to a lower court to assess whether the county overstepped by seizing more property than needed to cover a $2,242 tax debt. The family's home was sold at auction for $76,008, significantly below its assessed market value of $194,000, leading to a dispute over compensation.
- 83-year-old woman sues Honolulu after website error turned into $590K nightmare
An 83-year-old woman in Honolulu is suing the city after a rental website glitch led to a $590,000 fine. Sandra May's attorney claims the city's system erroneously displayed short-term rental availability, violating local ordinances, and the city imposed daily fines despite her medical emergency delaying her response.
- A lawsuit challenges Hawaii homestead leases limited to those with 50% Hawaiian blood
A lawsuit challenges the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which provides land leases at $1/year to individuals with at least 50% Hawaiian ancestry. The case, filed by Pacific Legal Foundation, argues the law is unconstitutional, while advocates emphasize its role in supporting Native Hawaiian self-sufficiency and cultural preservation. The law, established in 1921, faces broader scrutiny amid debates over racial eligibility criteria and federal recognition.