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Beyond the Brief

Beyond the Brief

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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.Institute for Justice Ciencias Sociales
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  • Courts Refuse To Protect Property Owners From Insane Fines

    Courts Refuse To Protect Property Owners From Insane Fines
    Mar 12 2026
    In Florida, if a town doesn’t like what you do with your lawn, you could face bankruptcy. Sandy Martinez is stuck with $165,000 in fines for completely harmless code violations, most of it for occasionally parking a car a little bit over her driveway and onto the grass. Jim Ficken faced foreclosure of his home because his grass grew too long while he was out of town. Today we are joined by IJ attorneys Andrew Ward and Mike Greenberg. We’re discussing Florida’s devastating daily-accruing fine system, how courts have refused to stop these abuses, and how IJ is fighting back. https://youtu.be/cnSW-AcP6_Q
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    37 m
  • NYC has 1000’s of empty apartments. You’ll never guess why.

    NYC has 1000’s of empty apartments. You’ll never guess why.
    Feb 26 2026
    New York City is in a housing crisis—and according to official statistics, roughly 26,000 rent stabilized apartments sit vacant. That’s because New York City law makes many units unprofitable to rent. Today, we’re talking about IJ’s new federal challenge focused on vacant units—not occupied apartments—and what it could mean for property rights and renters. Today we’re joined by IJ attorneys Suranjan Sen and Will Aronin. https://youtu.be/8haAMezEe0M
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    33 m
  • Retired LAPD Lieutenant: “Ending Qualified Immunity Will Improve Policing”

    Retired LAPD Lieutenant: “Ending Qualified Immunity Will Improve Policing”
    Feb 17 2026
    What can we do to bring accountability to policing for the sake of both the public and police officers themselves? Today, we’re talking with special guest Jeff Wenniger, a retired LAPD Lieutenant who spent more than 30 years in law enforcement and is now an advocate for how to rethink law enforcement—grounded in trust, integrity, and true community partnership. We’re also joined by IJ senior attorney Patrick Jaicomo, who leads IJ’s efforts to dismantle the legal doctrines that block accountability for police officers and other officials. Today we talk with Jeff and Patrick about why policing needs more accountability, what cops really think about qualified immunity, and how we can make policing better for everyone. https://youtu.be/mH4bl_e3w8g Americans Against Qualified Immunity We are a grassroots movement of Americans from all walks of life working to ensure that if we must follow the law, then government workers must follow the Constitution. Join the Movement 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 now
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    49 m
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