Sarah came to IJ’s Headquarters office in November 2024. Prior to joining IJ, Sarah worked as a paralegal at a firm specializing in estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. Sarah grew up in a family that emphasized service and civic-mindedness, and is thrilled to be a part of IJ’s mission.
Sarah spent most of her childhood in California, and has lived all over the United States and in England. She enjoys travel, reading, and photography
Sarah's Cases
4th Amendment Project | License Plate Readers | Private Property
San Jose License Plate Readers
San Jose residents file federal class action lawsuit challenging city's use of nearly 500 license plate read cameras.
Fines and Fees | Private Property
Triple R Administrative Appeal
The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking to impose over $70,000 in penalties and back wages on Triple R Farms—a small tobacco farm in Berry, Kentucky, run by married couple David and Debbie Ross—based on…
Economic Liberty | Food Freedom | Private Property | Zoning Justice Project
Maine Backyard Chickens
Kamiwan Oliver and her family raise chickens for their eggs and meat to lessen the burden of grocery bills on their tight family budget. The Olivers’ tidy coop sits in their backyard, and each day…
Eminent Domain | Private Property
Perth Amboy, NJ Blight
Honey Meerzon and Luis Romero came from different backgrounds but have many things in common. Their parents both fled oppressive government regimes in search of a better life for their children. They have both worked…
4th Amendment Project | Immunity and Accountability | Private Property
Arizona Mistaken Identity Arrest
Penny McCarthy was mistaken for another woman and violently arrested by armed U.S. Marshals. She is suing over the violation of her Fourth Amendment rights.
4th Amendment Project | Economic Liberty | Private Property
FinCEN Border Cash Surveillance
Esperanza Gomez and Arnoldo Gonzalez, Jr. run small businesses near the U.S.-Mexico border that provide everyday, small-dollar financial services—often for customers without bank accounts. In San Diego, Esperanza helps customers cash checks (often to buy…