Supreme Court Takes Up Case on Unions Using Dues for Politics
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if public employee unions must obtain consent to use workers dues for political causes. The Washington case involves teachers who pay union fees but can opt out of political spending, with about $10 per person at stake. If unions win, limits on dues use could expand elsewhere.
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Cali cartel founders sentenced to 30 years
Gilberto and Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela, founders of the Cali cartel, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and were each sentenced to 30 years. They agreed to forfeit billions and won protections for six relatives, while 28 family members may keep untainted assets. The case marks a final blow to the cartel once delivering up to 80 percent of US cocaine.
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