“The stinging rebuke issued today by Douglas County Judge Brian Huber represents just the latest in a long line of legal decisions dating back almost 100 years in this state, all reinforcing the incontrovertible truth that income taxes — whether they are disguised as property taxes, excise taxes or capital gains taxes — must treat all Washingtonians equally. Reasonable taxes are a necessary component of an ordered society, but they cannot be imposed as punishment on the majority’s political foes,” said Eric Stahlfeld, Freedom Foundation Chief Legal Counsel.

“The Freedom Foundation and our plaintiffs applaud Judge Huber’s decision,” concluded Stahlfeld. “This is a complete victory for tax fairness in Washington.”