Supreme Court hears donor-subpoena First Amendment challenge | JQJO

Washington. The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments from First Choice Women's Resource Centers, which challenged a New Jersey subpoena seeking donor and organizational information issued by Attorney General Matthew Platkin's office. The center argues the subpoena exceeded state authority and violated First Amendment associational privacy; state lawyers said they had reasons to investigate crisis pregnancy centers despite lacking specific complaints. Justices questioned the basis for the inquiry and probed whether the subpoena constituted a fishing expedition. Courtroom exchanges focused on evidence requirements and the balance between consumer-protection investigations and constitutional protections. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.