Constitutional Law
Oct. 30, 2026
9th Circuit blocks California law restricting mandatory workplace meetings
A federal appeals court ruled that California's SB 399 likely violates employers' First Amendment rights by restricting mandatory meetings involving unionization, religion and politics.
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled Thursday that a state law that restricts mandatory workplace meetings that cover religion or politics, including union membership, should be enjoined because it violates employers' First Amendment rights.
The decision affirmed a preliminary injunction granted by U.S. District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta of Sacramento blocking enforcement of SB 399, a California statute that was originally set to go into effect last year.
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