Keller v. State Bar

Opinion

BROUSSARD, J.

This suit attacks the use of dues collected by the State Bar of California to finance lobbying, amicus curiae briefs and other activities, including election campaign activities, politically or ideologically objectionable to plaintiffs, Upon analysis of the constitutional status and legislative structure of the State Bar, we conclude that the State Bar may use dues to finance any activity, except election campaigning, which is germane to its statutory mission to promote “the improvement of the administration of justice.” (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6031, subd. (a).) 1

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