US Supreme Court won’t revive NRA free speech suit against NY ex-official
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to revive the NRA’s lawsuit alleging that a former New York state official coerced banks and insurers to drop business with the gun rights group. The high court’s move ends the bid to pursue claims tied to pressure tactics used against financial institutions and insurers.
The case had argued that government officials used regulatory and political influence to chill NRA activities by targeting its financial partners. The Court’s decision leaves the lower court rulings and other related proceedings intact.
Legal analysts say the ruling narrows avenues for similar First Amendment claims against state officials who pressure financial institutions over political associations. The NRA and its allies may consider alternative legal strategies or legislative avenues in response.