Supreme Court to Weigh N.J. Pregnancy Center Subpoena

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from First Choice Women's Resource Centers, a faith-based anti-abortion organization in New Jersey, which is challenging a subpoena from the state's Democratic attorney general. The subpoena, issued as part of an investigation into alleged deceptive practices, seeks donor information, advertisements, and medical personnel records. First Choice argues the demand violates its First Amendment rights, chills donor support, and targets the group for its political and religious views. Lower courts ruled the organization must contest the subpoena in state court before seeking federal intervention, a decision now under Supreme Court review. The case addresses the broader balance between state consumer protection investigations and constitutional protections for advocacy groups. The Supreme Court's decision is expected to clarify when organizations can seek federal court relief from state investigative actions that may infringe on constitutional rights.