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Lurks Often

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6. I don't think you read the decision correctly

Thu Jun 21, 2012, 06:27 PM

Jun 2012

"By a vote of seven to two, the Court reversed the decision of the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case for further consideration. It held that the case is not moot; five members of the Court further held that the First Amendment does not allow a public-sector union to require objecting non-members to pay a special fee for the purposes of financing the union’s political and ideological activities. "

http://www.scotusblog.com/2012/06/details-on-todays-opinions-21/#more-147148

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The ruling against SEIU today probably means that the court will rule against Obamacare. [View all] underpants Jun 2012 OP

Unions can still contribute and they can still collect special fees Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2012 #1

Maybe Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #2

If Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2012 #7

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks! Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #11

Does it appear the SCOTUS is preparing for a possible Obama second term? SoutherDem Jun 2012 #3

"Baking into the cake"? Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #4

totally fair ruling by the court. madrchsod Jun 2012 #5

I don't think you read the decision correctly Lurks Often Jun 2012 #6

Except they were "emergency fees" for political activity. jeff47 Jun 2012 #8

I've long held that Scalia would not rule against jaysunb Jun 2012 #9

You doubted...? TeamPooka Jun 2012 #10

It was a 7 - 2 decision. That is not partisan. badtoworse Jun 2012 #12