An organization’s claim to associative privacy is weaker when it has a large and unselective membership because such groups are unlikely to foster the kind of intimate human relationships that are typically shielded from undue state intrusion. The broad exposure and lack of selectivity reduce expectations of privacy and the strength of constitutional protections for private association.
For example: A community club that is open to all residents without requirements for membership may have difficulty claiming associational privacy when the state implements laws requiring accessibility for individuals with disabilities.