From granting illegal subsidies to imposing needless regulations, government frequently oversteps its constitutional authority — wrongfully spending taxpayer dollars and restricting our freedoms. The Goldwater Institute is taking action through legislation and litigation to keep government in check, restore constitutional limits on governmental power, and protect individuals rights.
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Recent Highlights
WATCH: A Crucial Line of Defense Against Government Abuse
Last week, I joined a panel hosted by the Federalist Society’s Regulatory Transparency Project to discuss state constitutions and how they provide robust protection against government overreach. The American framers ...
U.S. Supreme Court Says ‘No’ to the Administrative State
We’ve long warned that one of the greatest threats to American constitutional government is the expansion of the “administrative state”—that is, regulatory agencies that combine the powers of the executive, leg...
Enjoy Life This July 4 – It’s What the Founders Would Have Wanted
Every summer, as Americans look forward to the long Independence Day weekend, there’s always someone who admonishes us not to trivialize the holiday with barbecues, pool parties, or shopping sprees with friends. Instea...
Supreme Court Upholds Self-Defense Rights Against the ‘Permission Society’
The U.S. Supreme Court today agreed with the Goldwater Institute and struck down a New York law that restricted the right of firearms possession to only people who could show some “special need.” As we explained...
More About Our Work to Limit Government
Confronting the Administrative State
Among the greatest threats to the liberty that our constitutional system was designed to protect is the growth of the administrative state. That’s the name given to the bureaucratic entities that, within a generation, have grown so large and powerful that they now threaten not only the future of individual freedom, but even our democratic system of government. And this is true at both the state and federal levels. Read more about it here.
Restraining the Power of Government Unions
Cutting Out Cronyism
Is it okay to force taxpayers to subsidize private real estate projects? The answer ought to be a clear “no.” These kinds of tax incentives are a clear example of government simply giving away taxpayer dollars to fund real estate developers’ projects. The practice is rampant across the country, but the Goldwater Institute is leading the nation in fighting back in court. Read about one of our latest cases here.
More Issues
Property Rights
Goldwater is protecting a cornerstone of Americans’ liberty: the right to own and use their property as they see fit.
Jobs & Economy
When government stands in the way of people who just want to pursue their career, Goldwater breaks down barriers to work.
Free Speech
Free speech is under attack in America. But Goldwater is leading the fight to protect Americans’ right to speak their minds.
Healthcare
Goldwater is unleashing innovation in healthcare, fighting to protect and expand patient choice, access, and affordability.
Constitutional Rights
Anytime government threatens to trample the U.S. Constitution, Goldwater is ready to go to court to defend our rights.
Limited Government
Goldwater takes down cronyism, sweetheart deals, and government overreach so Americans are treated fairly and equally.
Education
Goldwater is expanding school choice nationwide so families can get their children the education they deserve.
Academic Transparency
Parents have a right to know what's being taught in the classroom, and we're defending that right.
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