CFPB Reins in Bank Overdraft Junk Fees to Save Working Families Billions
January 17, 2024 — In response to a new, proposed rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to limit overdraft fees that banks charge consumers, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
AP: JetBlue’s $3.8 billion buyout of Spirit Airlines is blocked by judge citing threat to competition
Jan 16, 2024 — William McGee is quoted in coverage of the Department of Justice's court victory blocking the JetBlue-Spirit merger.
JetBlue-Spirit Merger Blocked as DOJ Antitrust Division Wins in Court Once Again
January 16, 2024 — In response to news that Judge William Young has ruled in favor of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division & seven state Attorneys General and has enjoined the JetBlue-Spirit merger following weeks of trial late last year, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
New York Times: Why This Unlikely Washington Friendship Endures
January 16, 2024 — Director of the ReThink Trade program at Economic Liberties Lori Wallach is quoted in a piece on her shared policy goals and collaboration under the Trump administration with fellow NAFTA critic Bob Lighthizer.
Economic Liberties Applauds State Senate Committee Passage of New York Junk Fee Prevention Act
January 9, 2024 — In response to news that the New York Junk Fee Prevention Act (S7783) has unanimously passed the Senate Consumer Protection Committee, The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.