Knox v. Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 — Sotomayor, J., Concurring

Summary

Justice Sotomayor concurred in the judgment, agreeing that the union failed to provide a required Hudson notice and opt-out opportunity before collecting a special assessment for political activities from objecting nonmembers. She criticized the majority for addressing constitutional opt-in requirements not presented by the parties, arguing this violated judicial restraint and court rules. Justice Breyer dissented, arguing the Court should have adhered to Hudson's existing fee-collection framework.