Good news: New York crisis pregnancy center wins in court -- for now

This is a signal victory for civil liberties against a state government that is intolerant of dissent and has sought multiple avenues to prevent women from being offered any choice besides the state’s favored choice — abortion. New York is entirely on board with the “Don’t Say Baby” campaign. It seems unlikely that Kathy Hochul will try to appeal this ruling to the Supreme Court.

The case does not end here. The court noted that it typically prefers to let a full discovery record decide the ultimate question of the burden on freedom of association. However, strict scrutiny and the court’s reasoning suggest New York has a high hurdle to clear.