Compass-Anywhere Real Estate Deal Demonstrates Playbook for Trump Era Merger Corruption
January 13, 2026 – Following news last Friday that Trump administration Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division officials were overruled by senior DOJ officials to approve a merger between the two largest real estate brokerages, Compass and Anywhere Real Estate, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Economic Liberties Applauds New York AG for Investigating Instacart
January 8, 2026 – Following news that New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking into Instacart’s pricing practices, following a investigation from Groundwork Collaborative, More Perfect Union, and Consumer Reports that shed light on the company’s use of differential algorithmic pricing tools, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Trump and Congressional Republicans Must Follow Through on Plan to Ban Corporate Ownership of Single Family Homes
January 8, 2026 – Following a recent announcement from President Donald Trump that he intends to take steps to ban corporate investment in single family homes, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Economic Liberties Applauds Mamdani Administration for Cracking Down on Junk Fees and Subscription Traps in New York City
January 5, 2026 – Following a new executive order signed today by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, which cracks down on costly subscription traps and junk fees across the economy, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
New Yorkers Can’t Afford Another Giveaway to Big Utility Companies, PSC Must Reject Proposed ConEd Rate Hikes
December 19, 2025 – Following news that New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has delayed a vote on the proposed settlement in Con Edison’s pending 2026–2028 rate case, which would include roughly 3-5% annual increases in electric rates over the next three years, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.