Pleading and NRA v. Vullo

Here is the audio and transcript of Monday's SCOTUS argument in NRA v. Vullo. The NRA brought a First Amendment suit, alleging that New York State coerced banks and insurance companies to stop doing business with the organization, in retaliation for its pro-gun speech. Listen to/read the Respondent's argument, which is all about Twiqbal, including the role for "obvious alternative explanation" in certain suits against the government.