Access to Justice

Arbitration

A forced arbitration clause is a get-out-of-jail card that takes away consumers’ day in court, forcing them into a tribunal that is often biased, secretive, and lawless. These clauses often contain class action bans that prevent consumers from banding together. Forced arbitration frequently blocks any relief whatsoever. NCLC is a member of the Fair Arbitration Now coalition and works to oppose forced arbitration and class action bans.

Sen. Blumenthal, Rep.  Johnson Reintroduce Legislation to Restore Access to Justice

September 16, 2025

The FAIR Act would end corporations’ use of forced arbitration and give cheated consumers, workers, and small-business owners their day in court.

Read More about: Sen. Blumenthal, Rep.  Johnson Reintroduce Legislation to Restore Access to Justice
March 25, 2024
July 27, 2023

Recent

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Consumer Advocates Demand Congress End Forced Arbitration

November 10, 2025

Sen. Blumenthal, Rep.  Johnson Reintroduce Legislation to Restore Access to Justice

September 16, 2025

Letter Supporting the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act

September 16, 2025

Royal et al v. Judgment Acquisitions Unlimited et al

June 13, 2025

Digital Library: Using the AAA’s Rules to Defeat Arbitration Requirements

June 5, 2025

After Disney Wields its Terms of Use to Dismiss Customer’s Lawsuit, Groups Call on Congress to Pass FAIR Act

September 16, 2024

Amicus Brief: Ochoa v. Ford Motor Company

May 6, 2024

Arbitration-Focused Comments on CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Fee Rule

April 1, 2024

Digital Library: 75 Ways to Challenge an Arbitration Requirement

March 25, 2024

Comments & Letters

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Letter Supporting the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act

September 16, 2025

Arbitration-Focused Comments on CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Fee Rule

April 1, 2024

SEC Petition for Rulemaking Banning the Use of Forced Arbitration Clauses in Broker/Dealer and Investment Advisory Agreements

January 31, 2024

Comments of Over 100 Organizations Supporting the Petition for Rulemaking to Require Meaningful Consumer Consent to Arbitration

November 14, 2023

Petition to CFPB for Forced Arbitration Rulemaking

September 14, 2023

Ban Forced Arbitration in Autonomous Vehicle Contracts

July 24, 2023

NCLC Request for CFPB to Limit Arbitration of FCRA Lawsuits

July 14, 2023

Group Letter in Support of the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act

April 27, 2023

Comments to the CFPB Regarding Registry of Supervised Nonbanks That Use Form Contracts to Impose Terms and Conditions That Seek to Waive or Limit Consumer Legal Protections

April 3, 2023

Issue Briefs

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State Fact Sheets: Forced Arbitration Harms Consumers, Servicemembers, and Veterans

February 4, 2021

Servicemembers, Veterans, & Forced Arbitration: How the New CFPB Rule Enhances the Military Lending Act

September 1, 2017

Legislation

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Letter Supporting the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act

September 16, 2025

Ban Forced Arbitration in Autonomous Vehicle Contracts

July 24, 2023

Rep. Johnson & Sen. Blumenthal Re-Introduce Legislation to End Forced Arbitration & Restore Accountability for Consumers, Workers

April 28, 2023

Coalition Letter to U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture Regarding Investor Choice and Digital Commodities Legislation

December 9, 2022

Advocates Applaud House Passage of the FAIR Act

March 17, 2022

Coalition Letter in Support of the FAIR Act

February 11, 2021

Press Releases & News

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Consumer Advocates Demand Congress End Forced Arbitration

November 10, 2025

Sen. Blumenthal, Rep.  Johnson Reintroduce Legislation to Restore Access to Justice

September 16, 2025

Digital Library: Using the AAA’s Rules to Defeat Arbitration Requirements

June 5, 2025

After Disney Wields its Terms of Use to Dismiss Customer’s Lawsuit, Groups Call on Congress to Pass FAIR Act

September 16, 2024

Digital Library: 75 Ways to Challenge an Arbitration Requirement

March 25, 2024

Coalition Applauds Congressional Efforts to Restore Consumer Rights

December 14, 2023

More than 100 Organizations Urge CFPB to Rein In Big Banks’ Use of Forced Arbitration

November 15, 2023

Study: 99% of Consumers Unaware they are Subject to Forced Arbitration

July 27, 2023

Digital Library: Overcoming the Latest Supreme Court Arbitration Decision

July 17, 2023

Resources for Consumers

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How to Opt-Out of a Forced Arbitration Clause

July 27, 2023

View Upcoming & Recently Closed Comments Relating to Arbitration

From the NCLC Digital Library

Consumer Arbitration Agreements

NCLC experts explain the latest on how to defeat arbitration requirements and how to success in an arbitration proceeding.

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