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Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Letter to SNAP Authorizing Committees

May 13, 2025

This is a sign on letter of CCD members in opposition to proposed cuts to SNAP in the Budget Reconciliation bill. The letter points out the people with disabilities are significantly more likely to experience food insecurity. The proposals being considered cut SNAP benefits, kick millions of people off the program and reduces the amount…

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Presidential Action Enables Discrimination in Housing and Lending

April 25, 2025

The government will now only address illegal discrimination in the rare instances when the bad actor is caught red-handed.

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Urgent Action Needed to Preserve Racial Equity and Economic Justice

March 18, 2025

After the Trump administration's all-out assault on equity, civil rights, racial justice, and the rule of law, new forms of digital discrimination, amplified by artificial intelligence, will flourish.

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Comments on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan

March 15, 2025

The use of artificial intelligence in housing and consumer credit, banking and other critical financial transactions may lead to unlawful discrimination in violation of consumer protection, fair lending and civil rights laws. An Action Plan must guard against the systemic risks posed to consumers by the deployment of AI systems with the capacity to make…

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On MLK Day, Remembering the Power of the People

January 20, 2025

The National Consumer Law Center remains firmly committed to Dr. King’s vision of a just economy that works for everyone, with access to safe and affordable housing, sustainable credit, and education and employment opportunities at its bedrock.

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What States Can Do To Help Struggling Consumers

January 2, 2025

States policymakers are on the front lines in seeing and addressing the problems that people face in making ends meet. Below is a list of common consumer problems coupled with state-based policy solutions and links to more in depth resources. ACCESS TO JUSTICE BANKING CARS COERCED DEBT CREDIT REPORTS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEBT COLLECTION ENERGY INSECURITY…

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Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Letter to SNAP Authorizing Committees

Presidential Action Enables Discrimination in Housing and Lending

Urgent Action Needed to Preserve Racial Equity and Economic Justice

Comments on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan

On MLK Day, Remembering the Power of the People

What States Can Do To Help Struggling Consumers