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Supreme Court Upholds Donor Privacy for Anti-Abortion Group, Protecting Free Association Rights

The Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in favor of a New Jersey anti-abortion group, First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, blocking a state subpoena seeking donor information. The courts decision safeguards First Amendment rights to free association and sets a precedent for donor privacy across various advocacy groups. The case stems from a state investigation into First Choice, which has been counseling pregnant women since 1985 without referring or performing abortions. The groups nonprofit status and anti-abortion stance have sparked controversy, with critics accusing them of deceptive practices. The attorney general maintains the investigation is about potential fraud, not political bias. The ACLU of New Jersey welcomed the ruling, emphasizing the importance of protecting advocacy groups from government overreach. The case was initially dismissed by lower courts but was reinstated by the Supreme Court in June 2025. The ruling allows First Choice to challenge the subpoena in federal court while the main investigation continues in state court, keeping the post-Roe battles alive.

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