Before the Court in Friedrichs v. CTA
The Justices Weigh in on Public-Union Agency Fees
At 10:04 a.m. on January 11, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 14–915, Rebecca Friedrichs et al. v. California Teachers Association et al. At 11:26 p.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Michael A. Carvin, representing Friedrichs, et al., and David C. Frederick, representing the California Teacher’s Association, et al. Questions are presented from the nine Supreme Court justices. Argument on Behalf of Rebecca Friedrichs et al. JUSTICE KAGAN: Mr. Carvin, you come here, of course, with a heavy burden. That’s always true in cases…
