Supreme Court Landmark Decision

A major ruling by the highest U.S. court that overruled a 41-year-old precedent on public-sector union dues.

Janus v. AFSCME
  1. Janus v. AFSCME
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 27, 2018)
  3. Original Case: Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31
  4. DefendantsAmerican Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31Lisa MadiganPlaintiffsMark JanusDefense AttorneysDavid C. FrederickDavid L. FranklinPlaintiff AttorneysWilliam L. MessengerJudgesSamuel A. Alito, Jr.InstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesAFSCME Council 31Illinois Attorney General’s Office
  5. Case Tags: First Amendment;Union Agency Fees;Supreme Court Landmark Decision;Public Sector Labor Law