Current Status of 2A cases from General Counsel Pete Serrano: As the general counsel of the organization, I’d like to assure you that our focus remains on protecting constitutional rights, and the right to Bear Arms is preeminent in our litigation.  Presently, we have 4 pending firearms matters, and I believe that our court dates…

“I believe that children are the future, teach them well and let them lead the way.”  This is the opening lyric to Whitney Houston’s song, the Greatest love of all.  It’s always been understood that a child’s early education is paramount to their overall development. American taxpayers pay more for a child’s education than most…

The purpose of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 was to update Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  The civil rights act banned several forms of discrimination in employment but did not address or make mention of education.  Contrary to popular belief, the scope and purpose of Title IX had…

The federalism argument has been at the heart of recent court decisions and great public debate.  Cases such as abortion, legalized sports, marijuana, and sanctuary cities just to name a few, have highlighted the recent court docket.  The tenth amendment clarifies the division of powers between the federal government and the individual states.  It underscores…

As the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) wrapped up its 2022 session, autocracy and government overreach have been dealt a significant blow.  At least six of the nine justices understood their role as the final arbiter on constitutional matters, while three of them opted for a more biased approach to their sworn duties.    …

As the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) prepares its 2023 session for deliberations, many cases on the docket, including “Affirmative Action” will have their day in front of the high court.  The highlighted case, Students for Fair Admissions Inc v. President and Fellows of Harvard College will no doubt be watched with concerning…

We are stoked to announce another attorney joining team SMF! After home schooling her four children, Karen Osborne, JD, went back to law school at William and Mary in Virginia.  While there she had the opportunity to intern at the Constitutional Sources Project, Goldwater Institute in Arizona and Home School Legal Defense Association.  The year…

We at SMF are very excited to announce a new Attorney on the team! Austin is a graduate of Seattle University School of Law with a diverse experiential background. Prior to law school, he served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Major. Before joining the military, Austin attended…

We’ve filed the opening brief in the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals to continue the battle to protect individual right of choice, see our brief by clicking the link below! https://www.dropbox.com/s/rphx2we2uiqfq7y/Opening%20Brief.pdf?dl=0