The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of First Choice Women's Resource Centers, clearing the way for the New Jersey anti-abortion clinic to challenge a state subpoena seeking donor information. In a decision written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the justices allowed the organization to pursue a First Amendment claim in federal court against the New Jersey Attorney General's demand for fundraising records.

The case stems from a 2023 investigation into whether the clinic misled potential clients and donors about offering abortion services. The Trump administration supported the clinic, arguing the subpoena would cause concrete injuries. The ACLU unexpectedly joined the case, warning that donor information requests can chill protected speech before enforcement, raising concerns for advocacy groups nationwide.

The ruling arrives amid heightened tensions following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Justice Gorsuch emphasized decades of precedent against government demands that burden First Amendment rights. The decision provides stronger legal footing for advocacy groups facing similar information requests, potentially reshaping how state investigations interact with donor privacy protections.