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FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore Unlawful Credit Discrimination

The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.

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The Federal Trade Commission has entered into agreements to suspend enforcement of specific federal court orders against auto dealers previously accused of discrimination, reportedly without informing presiding judges or all involved co-plaintiffs.

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Why It Matters

The FTC is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws, including those prohibiting credit discrimination by auto dealers.

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The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.

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Which specific auto dealers are involved in these agreements?
Why were the presiding judges not notified of these changes?

FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore Unlawful Credit Discrimination

The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.

Quick Look

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

The FTC is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws, including those prohibiting credit discrimination by auto dealers.

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The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.