Economic Liberties’ Statement on AG Yost’s Suit Against Google
June 8, 2021 — The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in response to news that Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed suit against Google, calling on the court to declare Google a public utility and end its practice of self-preferencing through Google Search.
Economic Liberties Applauds New York Senate for Passing Antitrust Reform Bill
June 7, 2021 – The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in reaction to the New York Senate passing Bill 933, which would upgrade the state’s antitrust law, giving state enforcers a significant new tool to rein in the power of dominant corporations and protect workers.
Economic Liberties Commends Bipartisan Demand For Antitrust Crackdown On Meatpacker Monopolies
June 3, 2021 — The American Economic Liberties Project on Thursday applauded a new bipartisan congressional demand for a Department of Justice investigation into abusive market practices by beefpacking monopolies.
15 National and State Groups Call on NY State Legislature to Strengthen Antitrust Laws
June 3, 2021 — In a letter released today, 15 national and New York-based organizations called on members of the New York State Legislature to pass New York Senate Bill 933. Economic Liberties also released an explainer on the bill, breaking down key provisions and laying out why lawmakers should quickly pass the legislation.
18 Progressive Groups Push CFPB to Take On Big Banks
May 27, 2021—Today, 18 groups, including the American Economic Liberties Project, sent a letter to Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau David Uejio urging him to create safeguards for consumers’ access to their financial data and encouraging the agency to promote competition in the industry.