NCLA Marks Decade of Legal Wins Against Administrative State
Event summary
- NCLA celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala in Washington, DC, on September 24, 2026.
- The organization has achieved significant legal victories, including overturning Chevron deference in Relentless Inc. v. Department of Commerce.
- NCLA secured a settlement barring the State Department from suppressing constitutionally protected speech of American media outlets.
- The group has petitioned the Supreme Court to hear Spartan Securities v. SEC, challenging the SEC's authority over nonpublic statements.
The big picture
NCLA's decade of legal victories positions it as a key player in reshaping the balance of power between federal agencies and constitutional rights. Its success in overturning Chevron deference and challenging agency actions highlights a broader trend of judicial scrutiny over administrative authority. The organization's ability to secure high-profile settlements and Supreme Court cases underscores its growing influence in the legal and regulatory landscape.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Pushback
- Whether NCLA can sustain its momentum in challenging federal agency actions through the Supreme Court.
- Legal Strategy
- How NCLA's focus on constitutional vulnerabilities will shape future litigation against the Administrative State.
- Government Relations
- The pace at which NCLA can influence policy changes through its legal victories.