Independent writers sue California to protect rights of freelancers

Jan 1, 2020

LOS ANGELES — The rights of independent journalists are under attack. In response, the American Society of Journalists and Authors Inc. filed suit against the state of California in federal court to stop a new law from violating the Constitution and devastating the careers of freelance journalists such as writers and photographers.

“We have no choice but to go to court to protect the rights of independent writers and freelance journalists as a whole,” said Milton C. Toby, JD, president of ASJA. “The stakes are too high, and we cannot stand by as our members and our colleagues face ill-conceived and potentially career-ending legislation.”

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