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Supreme Court Backs NRA in First Amendment Dispute against Ex-New York Regulator

Supreme Court Backs NRA in First Amendment Dispute against Ex-New York Regulator

Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that the National Rifle Association (NRA) can proceed with its First Amendment claim against Maria Vullo, a former New York regulator. The decision, penned by liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, revives the NRA’s free speech fight against Vullo, who previously headed the New York Department of Financial Services. Vullo […]