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2nd Circuit affirms reverse redlining verdict against a lending institution

On February 19, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a reverse redlining verdict in a case where the plaintiffs, Black homeowners living in New York City, sued the defendant, a lending institution,...more

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Judge refuses to dismiss most reverse discrimination counts in case against Colony Ridge

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Saying that reverse redlining is a form of discrimination, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas has refused to dismiss a discrimination case alleging that Texas developer Colony Ridge specifically...more

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Community banks trade group asks Trump Administration to curb fair lending enforcement

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The Independent Community Bankers of America issued a statement calling on the Trump administration “to rein in the overzealous application of fair lending laws.” ICBA stated that community banks are threatened by a recent...more

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DOJ Files Redlining Lawsuit Against KleinBank

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently commenced a redlining lawsuit against KleinBank, a state-chartered Minnesota bank subject to the regulatory authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The...more

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Hudson City Savings Bank Reaches Largest Mortgage Redlining Settlement in DOJ History

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The CFPB, DOJ, and Hudson City Savings Bank, F.S.B. (“Hudson City”) recently entered into the largest residential mortgage redlining settlement in DOJ history. On September 24, 2015, the parties filed a Joint Motion for Entry...more

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CFPB and DOJ announce redlining settlement

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Consistent with recent indications from CFPB and Department of Justice officials that more redlining cases would soon be coming, the CFPB and DOJ have announced a proposed consent order with Hudson City Savings Bank to settle...more

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CFPB and DOJ Announce Joint Action Against Hudson City Savings Bank, F.S.B.

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On September 24, 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a joint action against Hudson City Savings Bank, F.S.B. (Hudson). The complaint alleges that Hudson...more

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