A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a new California labor law from more than 70,000 independent truckers. Freelance writers and photographers are also seeking a restraining order against the law set to take effect Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego granted a temporary restraining order sought by the California Trucking Assn. AdvertisementHe said the association will probably eventually prevail on its argument that the state law violates federal law. asked a federal judge to grant them a temporary restraining order while he considers a more permanent injunction in March.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 01, 2020 02:26 UTC