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AI Order Seeks to Block States from Protecting People from Big Tech Risks

December 12, 2025

E.O. Ignores that U.S. Constitution Preserves States’ Role as First Responder WASHINGTON – The executive order President Trump issued yesterday aimed at blocking states from addressing artificial intelligence (AI) risks flies in the face of the critical and constitutional role states have in protecting the public, according to advocates at the National Consumer Law Center. It…

60+ Civil Rights, Consumer, Labor, Technology Organizations Oppose Legislation Allowing Financial Firms Using AI to Ignore the Law

December 10, 2025

AI sandbox bill would lead to lending discrimination, consumer harm, and financial instability.

Proposed Elimination of SAVE Plan Creates Uncertainty, Affordability Concerns for Student Loan Borrowers

December 9, 2025

Proposed Settlement Terminates Hopes of Loan Forgiveness for Millions and Will Lead to Higher Bills for 7M+ Borrowers WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced a proposed settlement that would end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, which offered millions of federal student loan borrowers lower monthly payments and a pathway…

The Hill: The Trump administration takes a wrecking ball to rulemaking

November 26, 2025

In an op-ed for The Hill that ran on November 26, 2025 by Rebecca B. Bond, former chief of the Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, in the U.S. Department of Justice and Diane Thompson, deputy director and chief advocacy officer at the National Consumer Law Center discuss a dry, technical memo that declared the end of…

Associated Press: Voters’ anger at high electricity bills and data centers looms over 2026 midterms

November 8, 2025

Appearing in the Associated Press on November 8, 2025, Marc Levy and Jesse Bedayn talked to Jen Bosco, Managing Director of Energy Advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center about how voter anger over the cost of living is hurtling forward into next year’s midterm elections, when pivotal contests will be decided by communities that…

American Banker: Ruling on high-cost loans has nationwide implications

November 12, 2025

Appearing in American Banker on November 11, 2025, Kevin Wack talks to NCLC Associate Director and Director of Federal Advocacy Lauren Saunders about a federal appeals courts finding that Colorado has the authority to apply its own interest rate caps to state-chartered banks from the other 49 states when they make loans to Coloradans. The decision…

CNBC: This factor can be a ‘kiss of death’ on your credit report, says consumer advocate

November 4, 2025

Appearing in CNBC on November 4, 2025, Ryan Ermey talks to Chi Chi Wu, Director of Consumer Reporting and Data Advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center about how rent payments have become a consideration on a growing number of American credit reports. Wu warns that for certain renters, the risk of reporting a missed…

The Boston Globe: As Americans tighten their belts, more and more are falling behind on their car payments

November 4, 2025

Appearing in the Boston Globe on November 4, 2025, Camilo Fonseca interviews NCLC Senior Attorney John Van Alst for coverage of how for many Americans, buying and owning a car has become harder than it’s been in decades. And buyers are taking on larger loans than ever before. “The trends are ‘very alarming, particularly for…

FTC Orders Greystar to Return $24 Million in Rental Housing Junk Fees to Harmed Tenants

December 3, 2025

Amid Affordability Crisis, Nation’s Largest Property Management Company Accused of Obscuring True Cost of Monthly Rent and Fees

Class Action Filed Against Aramark to Halt Illegal Scheme to Profit off Prison Food

December 2, 2025

“Food is a uniquely powerful tool, and Aramark is using it to exploit a captive consumer market."

In Memoriam: Bob Hobbs, ‘Founding Father’ of Consumer Law Community

November 24, 2025

Robert “Bob” Hobbs, who served as deputy director of the National Consumer Law Center for 27 years, passed away in November 2025.

Holiday Shoppers Beware! Dangers Lurk in Buy Now, Pay Later and Deferred Interest Credit Card Offers

November 24, 2025

As holiday shopping kicks into gear amid an affordability crisis, advocates warn shoppers to check twice before accepting financial promotions.

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