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Federal Judge Rules Oregon's Cannabis Labor Measure Unconstitutional

5/22/2025

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A federal judge in Oregon has struck down Measure 119, declaring it unconstitutional for imposing labor agreement requirements on cannabis businesses. Judge Michael H. Simon highlighted the measure's violation of First Amendment rights and its clash with federal labor law, safeguarding companies like Ascend and Bubble’s Hash from potential operational setbacks.

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A federal judge in Oregon has struck down Measure 119, declaring it unconstitutional for imposing labor agreement requirements on cannabis businesses. Judge Michael H. Simon highlighted the measure's violation of First Amendment rights and its clash with federal labor law, safeguarding companies like Ascend and Bubble’s Hash from potential operational setbacks.