The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a crucial case concerning the privacy of donors to New Jersey’s pro-life network. This decision, announced on June 16th, will determine whether the state can compel the release of these confidential records.

The case, First Choice Women’s Resource v. Platkin, centers around the sensitive issue of donor confidentiality within the non-profit sector. Donors typically expect their identities to remain protected from potential harassment or retaliation from opposing groups or governmental entities.

The Supreme Court’s acceptance of the petition came without comment, via an unsigned order. Significantly, no justices dissented from this decision to hear the appeal.

This landmark ruling follows a previous May 2024 decision where the court declined a request to temporarily block the subpoena of these records. The upcoming hearing promises to shed light on the critical balance between state investigative powers and the fundamental right to privacy for charitable donors.