Ncla wins prestigious mellor prize for ending chevron deference

Washington, dc, aug. 26, 2025 (globe newswire) -- today, the state policy network (spn) and the institute for justice (ij) awarded the first-ever “chip mellor prize for excellence in public interest litigation” to the new civil liberties alliance. the mellor prize honors ncla's crucial role in ending the unconstitutional chevron judicial deference doctrine. as spn and ij have announced, “the mellor prize, which comes with $100,000, recognizes teams of litigators and advocates who work together to earn significant litigation victories to hold government officials accountable; advocate for civil society and the rule of law; and to help the most vulnerable among us who are least able to fight back against injustice.” the award is named for ij cofounder, former president, and board of directors chairman william “chip” mellor, who passed away in october 2024 after a 50-year litigation career dedicated to bettering americans' lives. mellor provided invaluable guidance to ncla from its earliest days, and we thank spn and ij for honoring us with this award in his name.
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