Beyond the Brief

By: Institue for Justice
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  • Hear about the cases, issues, and tactics advancing IJ’s fight for freedom—directly from the people on the front lines. Beyond the Brief explores the legal theories, strategies, and methods IJ uses to bring about real world change, expanding individual liberty and ending abuses of government power. Each episode gives listeners an in-depth, inside look at how—and why—we do what we do.
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Episodes
  • Officer Caught Snitching on Domestic Abuse Victim

    Officer Caught Snitching on Domestic Abuse Victim
    Oct 24 2024
    In 2013, a Clovis, California police officer found out that his girlfriend Desiree Martinez had reported him for physically abusing her—while Desiree was trapped in a room with him, leading to further horrific abuse. Incredibly, the informant was another officer who knew about Desiree’s boyfriend’s history of domestic violence. Desiree later sued that officer informant for enabling the abuse, but an appeals court granted qualified immunity to block the suit. Now, Desiree and IJ are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to make clear that government officials who knowingly place people in danger can be held accountable. Today we talk with IJ attorneys Anya Bidwell and Patrick Jaicomo about Desiree’s fight for justice. https://youtu.be/mmViazhu130 Become a Monthly Donor Are you looking for a rewarding and consistent way to support IJ’s work? Become a member of our Merry Band of Monthly Donors and stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients every month of the year. donate monthly
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    38 mins
  • Town Council Blocks Business for Causing…Competition?!?

    Town Council Blocks Business for Causing…Competition?!?
    Oct 10 2024
    In America, the government doesn’t get to pick winners and losers in the marketplace. Yet states and cities throughout the country block new business to protect established interests. That’s when IJ steps in. Awa Diagne has been braiding hair for 30 years, but when she tried to open a braiding salon in an Atlanta suburb, the town told her it would provide too much competition. So, Awa and IJ are fighting back. Today we talk with IJ attorneys Renee Flaherty and Will Aronin about how IJ is protecting the right to make a living https://youtu.be/kD6T_n5_LP4 Become a Monthly Donor Are you looking for a rewarding and consistent way to support IJ’s work? Become a member of our Merry Band of Monthly Donors and stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients every month of the year. donate monthly
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    28 mins
  • Popular Family Store Fights Bogus Eminent Domain

    Popular Family Store Fights Bogus Eminent Domain
    Sep 28 2024
    Can the government take your land just because they don’t like you? That’s happening to Brinkmann’s Hardware, a beloved local store in Long Island. After a lengthy fight, the town of Southhold, NY is now trying to take their land away through eminent domain—all to protect another business from competition. Today we talk with Hank Brinkmann and IJ Senior Attorney Jeff Redfern about how Brinkmann’s Hardware went from a small family shop to a champion of property rights—and their path all the way to the Supreme Court. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltd6hT9B5DQ related case Family-Owned Hardware Store Sues Long Island Town Trying to Take Away their Property The Brinkmann family owns hardware stores in Long Island and purchased property with the hope of opening a new store. The town now wants to take the land through eminent domain, simply because they don’t want another store. With the help of IJ, the Brinkmanns are fighting back against this unconstitutional tactic. view case Become a Monthly Donor Are you looking for a rewarding and consistent way to support IJ’s work? Become a member of our Merry Band of Monthly Donors and stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients every month of the year. donate monthly
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    35 mins

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