When the state comes after ordinary citizens, too many must endure long waits and arduous legal proceedings to secure justice — if they get it at all.
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Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C., in 2020.
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In a mythical world, justice proceeds like this: After being wronged by a government injustice, a victim lawyers up and sues the government wrongdoer. After a short time, a court corrects the error and restores the rights and property of the citizen. The government, appropriately chagrined, errs no more.
If only.
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James S. Burling is vice president of legal affairs at Pacific Legal Foundation, a public interest law firm that defends Americans’ liberty against government overreach and abuse.
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In a mythical world, justice proceeds like this: After being wronged by a government injustice, a victim lawyers up and sues the government wrongdoer. After a short time, a court corrects the error and restores the rights and property of the citizen. The government, appropriately chagrined, errs no more.
If only.
About the Author
James S. Burling is vice president of legal affairs at Pacific Legal Foundation, a public interest law firm that defends Americans’ liberty against government overreach and abuse.
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