Judge Blocks Arizona Teacher Union Ban | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

A Maricopa County judge just struck down Arizona’s controversial ballot measure targeting teacher unions, declaring it unconstitutional for being too broad and affecting all labor unions. The measure, backed by some Republicans, sought to ban public funds from supporting teacher unions and restrict their activities on school grounds — a move teachers’ unions and other labor groups fiercely opposed, arguing it threatened education and recruitment amid a worsening teacher shortage. While the ruling removes the immediate threat, the political battle continues — with school voucher reforms still…