Supreme Court Backs NRA in First Amendment Case Against NY Official

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the NRA, allowing its lawsuit against former New York financial regulator Maria Vullo to proceed. The NRA alleges that Vullo violated its First Amendment rights by coercing banks and insurance companies to sever ties with the group to suppress its pro-gun advocacy. The decision overturns a lower court's dismissal of the case and emphasizes that government officials cannot use their regulatory power to punish or suppress disfavored political speech.