Last week, lawyers argued in federal district in Seattle whether the city’s new minimum wage violates the equal protection rights of franchised business corporations. Yesterday, the judge denied the preliminary injunction on all claims, including Equal Protection and First Amendment claims. The ruling is an important step in the right direction to end the myth of corporate personhood, and to ensure protection of the rights of ‘we the people.’

More coverage on the ruling:

• “Supporters of higher minimum wage hail judge’s ruling” via The Washington Post
• “Federal Ruling Clears Seattle to Start Push for $15 Minimum Wage” via Wall Street Journal
• Read our amicus brief in support of the City here
• Download the Court’s ruling here