The leftist organization ACLU is representing the NRA against the state of New York at the Supreme Court. They argue that while they disagree with the NRA’s mission and it’s viewpoint, they don’t believe a state government has the right to blacklist or punish a company because of its viewpoint.
This is sure to upset the left, who views the NRA as evil and deserving of such blacklisting and punishment.
Here’s what they write:
BREAKING: We’re representing the NRA at the Supreme Court in their case against New York’s Department of Financial Services for abusing its regulatory power to violate the NRA’s First Amendment rights.
The government can’t blacklist an advocacy group because of its viewpoint.
— ACLU (@ACLU) December 9, 2023
We don’t support the NRA's mission or its viewpoints on gun rights, and we don’t agree with their goals, strategies, or tactics.
But we both know that government officials can't punish organizations because they disapprove of their views. https://t.co/BPLhxFtH0P
— ACLU (@ACLU) December 9, 2023
If the Supreme Court doesn’t intervene, it will create a dangerous playbook for state regulatory agencies across the country to blacklist or punish any viewpoint-based organizations — from abortion rights groups to environmental groups or even ACLU affiliates.
— ACLU (@ACLU) December 9, 2023
The questions at the core of this case are about the First Amendment and the principled defense of civil liberties for all, including those with whom we disagree on the Second Amendment.
We won’t let the rights of organizations to engage in political advocacy be trampled.
— ACLU (@ACLU) December 9, 2023