26 Advocacy Groups Urge Congress & White House to Support Antitrust Division Funding
March 6, 2024 — As the Biden administration’s agenda continues to enjoy significant victories across the economy, the American Economic Liberties Project, Tech Oversight Project, and 24 other organizations today sent a letter to Congressional leaders and the White House urging them to oppose proposed appropriations text that would limit funding to the Department of Justice Antitrust Division.
Broad Coalition Of Advocacy Groups Urges Regulators To Block Capital One-Discover Deal In Joint Letter
March 6, 2024 — Capital One should not be allowed to buy Discover, 22 advocacy groups said Tuesday in a letter to banking regulators and antitrust officials.
Economic Liberties Supports Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
March 5, 2024 — The American Economic Liberties Project released this statement in support of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, bipartisan legislation that would ban TikTok.
CFPB Saves Working Families Billions By Closing the Late Fee Loophole
March 5, 2024 — In response to the release of a final rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau banning excessive credit card late fees and capping the typical fee at $8—down from the current $32-$41—the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Politico: JetBlue calls off merger with Spirit Airlines
March 4, 2024 — William McGee was quoted in Politico coverage, praising U.S. District Judge William Young's decision to block the Spirit Airlines and JetBlue merger on antitrust grounds and calling the ruling a win for competition and consumer choice.