Videos tagged with New York Department of Financial Services

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the NRA in NRA v. Vullo, finding that former NY DFS Superintendent Maria Vullo is protected by qualified immunity. The court determined that while the NRA plausibly alleged a First Amendment claim regarding pressure on insurance companies, the law was not clearly established at the time of the conduct to overcome Vullo's qualified immunity defense. This decision means the lawsuit against Vullo cannot proceed, though the NRA may seek further review.

This video details the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in NRA v. Vullo, affirming that government officials cannot coerce private entities to punish or suppress disfavored viewpoints. The case involved former New York DFS Superintendent Maria Vullo pressuring banks and insurers to cut ties with the NRA. The ruling reinforces First Amendment protections against viewpoint discrimination by government actors, even when using third parties as intermediaries. The ACLU's involvement highlights the nonpartisan nature of protecting fundamental rights.