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Friday, October 23, 2026
Courthouse News Service
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NRA lost First Amendment claim

MANHATTAN — The Second Circuit reversed a district court ruling that determined a New York insurance commission violated the National Rifle Association’s First Amendment rights when it encouraged groups to consider the “reputational risk” of associating with the NRA. Government officials have a duty to address issues of public concern and NRA failed to show how the commission “crossed the line” or coerced groups to shun the NRA.

Read the ruling here.

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