BREAKING: The Yus are trying to build a house and ADU unit in East Palo Alto, but the City is trying to force them to dedicate their ADU permanently to “affordable housing” or pay the city $54,891.

6/ We're representing the Heatons in federal court, arguing President Biden exceeded his constitutional authority—and fighting to restore balance to how America protects both land and livelihoods.

5/ Chris wants to pass this ranch to his four children. Instead, he faces layers of restrictions, possible imprisonment, and a future clouded by legal ambiguity.

4/ For ranchers like Chris Heaton, expansive monument designations create an impossible situation. What happens when he needs to clean a flood-damaged pond or repair a dike? Even federal officials can't say whether routine ranch maintenance will trigger criminal penalties.

3/ Under the monument designation, removing any feature—even mud and silt—can result in fines and 90 days in jail. The Antiquities Act requires presidents to protect the "smallest area compatible" with preserving artifacts. But that limitation has been ignored for decades.

2/ The Heaton ranch spans 50,000 acres of public land leased from state and federal governments. They have documented Arizona water rights dating to the 1800s. In 2023, President Biden designated 900,000 acres—including some of their ranch—as a national monument.

For six generations, the Heatons have raised cattle in Utah & Arizona's Red Rock desert. Now, a single executive order threatens to end it all—and his story reveals how the Antiquities Act has strayed far from its original purpose.

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A Home Equity Theft case is going before the Supreme Court again this term. After our victory in Tyler v. Hennepin County, some questions remain open about what kind of payment property owners deserve if their home is seized to pay tax debts. 🎙️: @JThompsonPLF & @ojdunford

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California is strangling a small business that saves dogs' lives with rattlesnake avoidance training. The state's message: work for free or use snakes that don't prepare dogs for real danger. Now we’re fighting back in court🐍 @BrandonCBeyer for @nypost.

4/ @Anastasia_esq explains, “Speech is protected under the First Amendment—paid or unpaid.” We're fighting for Jake's right to run his business without getting stuck in a multi-year regulatory battle.

3/ Without that permit, Jake can’t operate aversion training through his business SnakeOut unless he does it for free or with non-native or albino rattlesnakes. Under Supreme Court precedent, the government can't restrict commercial speech just because money is involved.

2/ Jake has trained more than 400 dogs, including some police dogs, to avoid rattlesnakes, helping keep the dogs (and snakes) safe. Although his business, SnakeOut’s work is plainly educational, the CDFW has failed to process Jake’s permit application for two years.

LAWSUIT: Jake Molieri is suing California for the right to charge for rattlesnake safety training for dogs. 🐍 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife prohibits using native wildlife in commercial ventures but allows their use in free educational programs.