Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Freedom of Speech in Union Decision

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Freedom of Speech in Union Decision
Plaintiff Mark Janus passes in front of the U.S. Supreme Court after a hearing in Washington on Feb. 26, 2018. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court ruled on June 27 in favor of Illinois education employee Mark Janus, affirming his right not to be forced to pay union dues.

The case addressed a constitutional issue—the protection of freedom of speech in a government workplace—and also has significant implications for public employee unions and the role they play in funding the Democratic Party and advancing liberal policy positions.

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