The Goldwater Institute has filed a brief with the Arizona Supreme Court, urging it to recognize economic liberty as a fundamental right. The case involves Greg Mills, an engineering consultant who was told by the Arizona Board of Technical Registration that he cannot call himself an engineer or practice without a license. Goldwater argues that the state’s licensing law is intended for architectural engineers and not applicable to electronics engineers like Mills.
The brief highlights that economic freedom was once considered a basic right before being downplayed by U.S. Supreme Court rulings in the 1930s. Goldwater contends that this view should be corrected, equating economic liberty with rights such as free speech and religious freedom.
Ryan from the Goldwater Institute is available for interviews and can be contacted via email or phone for further information.
More details can be found on their website: Goldwater Institute and their brief is accessible here.
