Ysursa v. Pocatello Education Association
Issue: Whether, under the First Amendment, a state legislature may bar political subdivisions from making payroll deductions for political activities.
Judgment: Reversed, 6-3, in an opinion by Chief Justice John Roberts on February 24, 2009.
Briefs and Documents
Merit briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Ben Ysursa, In His Official Capacity as Idaho Secretary of State; and Lawrence G. Wasden, In His Official Capacity as Idaho Attorney General
- Brief for Respondent Pocatello Education Association, the Idaho Education Association; the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 743, Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho, Inc., Service Employees International Union Local 687, Idaho State AFL-CIO, and Mark L. Heideman In His Official Capacity as Bannock County Prosecuting Attorney
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Ben Ysursa, In His Official Capacity as Idaho Secretary of State; and Lawrence G. Wasden, In His Official Capacity as Idaho Attorney General
Amicus briefs
Certiorari-stage documents
