The New York Law Journal reports that the National Rifle Association will be allowed to depose former New York Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo in the group’s lawsuit against the state over what it has argued was a violation of its free speech rights and selective enforcement of the state’s insurance regulations. The article, “NRA Allowed to Depose Former DFS Superintendent Vullo in Lawsuit Against NY,” explained that the decision from U.S. Magistrate Judge Christian Hummel is significant. The article states, “It’s rare that high-ranking state or federal officials are required to testify as part of any litigation. They’re often granted immunity from testimony as a high-ranking government official.”
“Today’s ruling is gratifying, and correct. As the head of a major financial regulator, Ms. Vullo singled out the NRA to suppress its speech. She should answer questions regarding this conduct,” said William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and lead counsel for the NRA. “This is a significant development for the advocacy of the NRA. We are anxious to discover all the facts and bring them into open view—to the benefit of the Association and the First Amendment.”
NRA Allowed to Depose Former DFS Superintendent - New York Law Journal
