The Supreme Court Showdown Over Donor Privacy | Carrie Severino, Judicial Crisis Network
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About this listen
In this episode of The Jenny Beth Show, Jenny Beth Martin is joined by Carrie Severino, President of the Judicial Crisis Network and one of America’s top constitutional legal experts. Together, they unpack a critical Supreme Court case on donor privacy that has major implications for free speech, freedom of association, and the ability of nonprofits to operate without government intimidation.
What’s happening in New Jersey?
The New Jersey Attorney General has launched an aggressive investigation into pro-life pregnancy centers, demanding donor names, employer information, internal documents, and records reaching back ten years. These sweeping subpoenas are part of a broader pattern of lawfare that uses the legal system to burden, intimidate, and ultimately silence organizations the government dislikes.
Carrie explains:
- Why donor privacy is a core First Amendment right
- How landmark Supreme Court precedents like NAACP v. Alabama and Americans for Prosperity v. Bonta apply directly to this case
- Why the state’s claims of “consumer protection” don’t hold up
- How the Court reacted during oral arguments—including pointed questions from Justice Thomas
- The chilling effect these tactics have on donors, nonprofits, and anyone seeking to live out their convictions
- What to watch for as the Supreme Court prepares its decision
This case is about far more than one state or one issue—it’s about whether the government can weaponize its power to expose private citizens, discourage charitable giving, and suppress disfavored viewpoints.
Guest Links:
Follow Carrie Severino on X: @JCNSeverino
Judicial Crisis Network: judicialnetwork.com
Bench Memos at National Review: nationalreview.com/bench-memos
Host:
Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman, Tea Party Patriots Action | X: @jennybethm