Ira Rheingold
@ijrheingold.bsky.social
Executive Director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates https://www.consumeradvocates.org/
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“As it shuts down narratives in the complaint database, this CFPB is disregarding its obligation to make the marketplace fair and transparent for everyday consumers..." said [NACA senior policy director Christine] Hines
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In Gift to Abusive Wall Street Firms, Trump CFPB Moves to Suppress Consumer Complaints | Common Dreams
Consumer complaints against financial companies have surged, but Trump's CFPB is hiding them from public view. Are they just shielding corporations? The database provides transparency and accountabili...
www.commondreams.org
August 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM
“As it shuts down narratives in the complaint database, this CFPB is disregarding its obligation to make the marketplace fair and transparent for everyday consumers..." said [NACA senior policy director Christine] Hines
www.commondreams.org/news/cfpb-co...
www.commondreams.org/news/cfpb-co...
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Highlights and lowlights from acting CFPB Director Russell Vought's first (and likely last) appearance before the House Financial Services Committee today:
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July 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Highlights and lowlights from acting CFPB Director Russell Vought's first (and likely last) appearance before the House Financial Services Committee today:
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Our COVID prison class action is drawing to a close. We filed in 2020 and reached a settlement after six years of hard work. Still far to go, but it’s a big win.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Oregon to pay $49 million in COVID prison lawsuit settlement
The lawsuit alleged the state failed to protect prisoners from COVID-19 exposure through measures like social distancing, masking requirements, and proper quarantine protocols.
www.oregonlive.com
June 25, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Our COVID prison class action is drawing to a close. We filed in 2020 and reached a settlement after six years of hard work. Still far to go, but it’s a big win.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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ATTN Bank of America customers: Act now to keep your right to take the bank to court. Go to www.bankofamerica.com/arbitration-... or call the bank at 800-283-8875 to opt out of Bank of America's new forced arbitration clause.
May 26, 2026 at 4:41 PM
ATTN Bank of America customers: Act now to keep your right to take the bank to court. Go to www.bankofamerica.com/arbitration-... or call the bank at 800-283-8875 to opt out of Bank of America's new forced arbitration clause.
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Jon is absolutely right about this!
B of A is planning to force its customers into mandatory arbitration, a rigged system that would make it a lot easier for the Bank to break the law and get away with it.
But people can avoid this, and opt out, and they SHOULD.
B of A is planning to force its customers into mandatory arbitration, a rigged system that would make it a lot easier for the Bank to break the law and get away with it.
But people can avoid this, and opt out, and they SHOULD.
If you have a Bank of America account, do this. Call Bank of America at 800.283.8875, enter the last 4 digits of your SSN, listen to their recorded spiel, & say "Yes" to opt out of their unfair mandatory arbitration agreement that bars you from joining any lawsuit or class action against the bank.
April 15, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Jon is absolutely right about this!
B of A is planning to force its customers into mandatory arbitration, a rigged system that would make it a lot easier for the Bank to break the law and get away with it.
But people can avoid this, and opt out, and they SHOULD.
B of A is planning to force its customers into mandatory arbitration, a rigged system that would make it a lot easier for the Bank to break the law and get away with it.
But people can avoid this, and opt out, and they SHOULD.
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"And perhaps most importantly, there must be an all-of-government approach...to aggressively fight back against arbitration agreements that destroy accountability and distort our democratic institutions." #EndForcedArbitration
Hire 10,000 Corporate Cops
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March 26, 2026 at 6:12 PM
"And perhaps most importantly, there must be an all-of-government approach...to aggressively fight back against arbitration agreements that destroy accountability and distort our democratic institutions." #EndForcedArbitration
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"When we buy something...the cost shouldn't include our fundamental protections given to us by the Constitution and by our state legislators," said NACA senior policy director Christine Hines on CBS Philadelphia's In Your Corner Podcast.
Watch the full episode: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
Watch the full episode: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
March 4, 2026 at 9:29 PM
"When we buy something...the cost shouldn't include our fundamental protections given to us by the Constitution and by our state legislators," said NACA senior policy director Christine Hines on CBS Philadelphia's In Your Corner Podcast.
Watch the full episode: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
Watch the full episode: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
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Happy Friday! NACA is excited to introduce the first of our three 2-year Fellows. Learn how Leeandre Alexandre is launching his career in consumer law: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
NACA would like to introduce you to our three 2-year Fellows starting with Leeandre Alexandre.
Leeandre applied to be a NACA fellow because he wanted to help consumers with the challenges that make…...
NACA would like to introduce you to our three 2-year Fellows starting with Leeandre Alexandre.
Leeandre applied to be a NACA fellow because he wanted to help consumers with the challenges that make ...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Happy Friday! NACA is excited to introduce the first of our three 2-year Fellows. Learn how Leeandre Alexandre is launching his career in consumer law: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Thank you @hankjohnson.house.gov and @blumenthal.senate.gov for re-introducing the #FAIRAct and continuing to stand with consumers, workers, and small businesses. Ending forced arbitration and restoring everyone’s freedom to choose where to bring claims is a more important mission than ever.
September 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Thank you @hankjohnson.house.gov and @blumenthal.senate.gov for re-introducing the #FAIRAct and continuing to stand with consumers, workers, and small businesses. Ending forced arbitration and restoring everyone’s freedom to choose where to bring claims is a more important mission than ever.
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Need a quick read with some good news? Take a minute to virtually meet three more of our NACA Summer Fellows: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Welcome to the second installment of Meet the NACA Fellows! | National Association of Consumer Advocates
Welcome to the second installment of Meet the NACA Fellows! Today we’re introducing three law students spending the summer with Kelly Guzzo PLC.
Meet Elizabeth Crot, William & Mary Law School
Eli...
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July 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Need a quick read with some good news? Take a minute to virtually meet three more of our NACA Summer Fellows: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Thank you to MEPs Brando Benifei & @annacavazzini.bsky.social for hosting us in the @europarl.europa.eu for our discussion « Turning EU-U.S. tensions into action ». We exchanged with Commissioner Mc Grath, MEP @bernd-lange.bsky.social, and all our participants on potential avenues for cooperation.
June 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Thank you to MEPs Brando Benifei & @annacavazzini.bsky.social for hosting us in the @europarl.europa.eu for our discussion « Turning EU-U.S. tensions into action ». We exchanged with Commissioner Mc Grath, MEP @bernd-lange.bsky.social, and all our participants on potential avenues for cooperation.
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This summer, a dozen law students are working with NACA members to learn about practicing consumer law. We're introducing them on our LinkedIn page and would like you to meet our first two Fellows: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Welcome to the first edition of a new series: Meet the NACA Fellows. | National Association of Consumer Advocates
Welcome to the first edition of a new series: Meet the NACA Fellows. Each week, we’re going to introduce you to a couple of the students and recent graduates participating in our Fellowship program. T...
www.linkedin.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This summer, a dozen law students are working with NACA members to learn about practicing consumer law. We're introducing them on our LinkedIn page and would like you to meet our first two Fellows: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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READ NOW: As the CFPB faces existential threats from a hostile administration, it is also the target of a legislative assault that could also put the security of millions of consumers at risk.
This two-part blog series takes a closer look at some recent bills targeting the CFPB.
This two-part blog series takes a closer look at some recent bills targeting the CFPB.
Bills threaten to disrupt, defang consumer protection agency (Part I)
By Sophia Huang
medium.com
April 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
READ NOW: As the CFPB faces existential threats from a hostile administration, it is also the target of a legislative assault that could also put the security of millions of consumers at risk.
This two-part blog series takes a closer look at some recent bills targeting the CFPB.
This two-part blog series takes a closer look at some recent bills targeting the CFPB.
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This is not about protecting Jews, and as Jews it is our responsibility to call out this performative fascism for what it is.
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
U.S. says it is now monitoring immigrants' social media for antisemitism
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
www.npr.org
April 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This is not about protecting Jews, and as Jews it is our responsibility to call out this performative fascism for what it is.
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TACD strongly opposes the U.S. administration’s use of coercive tariffs to pressure the EU over legitimate digital, consumer protection, and sustainability policies. Trade retaliation should not undermine laws designed to safeguard people’s rights.
TACD opposes the use of coercive tariffs by the U.S. to attack EU laws protecting people
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April 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
TACD strongly opposes the U.S. administration’s use of coercive tariffs to pressure the EU over legitimate digital, consumer protection, and sustainability policies. Trade retaliation should not undermine laws designed to safeguard people’s rights.
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Judge Grants Injunction to Prevent Consumer Bureau From Being ‘Dissolved and Dismantled’
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday blocking the Trump administration from carrying out mass firings or otherwise dismantling the CFPB
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u...
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday blocking the Trump administration from carrying out mass firings or otherwise dismantling the CFPB
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u...
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Dismantling CFPB (Gift Article)
The bureau has been in turmoil as the Trump administration moved to fire hundreds of employees, ordered the rest to stop working and closed offices.
www.nytimes.com
March 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Judge Grants Injunction to Prevent Consumer Bureau From Being ‘Dissolved and Dismantled’
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday blocking the Trump administration from carrying out mass firings or otherwise dismantling the CFPB
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u...
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday blocking the Trump administration from carrying out mass firings or otherwise dismantling the CFPB
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u...
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NACA's statement on today's vote: "The Senate denied itself the opportunity to protect struggling military families and seniors from these unwarranted junk fees. Instead, it kept the door open for the largest financial institutions...to continue imposing outlandish costs on people."
March 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
NACA's statement on today's vote: "The Senate denied itself the opportunity to protect struggling military families and seniors from these unwarranted junk fees. Instead, it kept the door open for the largest financial institutions...to continue imposing outlandish costs on people."
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The Senate has just voted 52-48 to overturn a CFPB rule capping most overdraft fees at $5, allowing big banks to continue to gouge consumers for billions each year.
This is a betrayal to consumers everywhere, particularly servicemembers, seniors, rural Americans, and other vulnerable groups.
This is a betrayal to consumers everywhere, particularly servicemembers, seniors, rural Americans, and other vulnerable groups.
Senate Votes to Overturn CFPB's $5 Cap on Bank Overdraft Fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s $5 cap on bank and credit union overdraft fees finalized toward the end of the Biden administration is one step closer to elimination after the US Senate vot...
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March 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Senate has just voted 52-48 to overturn a CFPB rule capping most overdraft fees at $5, allowing big banks to continue to gouge consumers for billions each year.
This is a betrayal to consumers everywhere, particularly servicemembers, seniors, rural Americans, and other vulnerable groups.
This is a betrayal to consumers everywhere, particularly servicemembers, seniors, rural Americans, and other vulnerable groups.
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New from our blog: "If the markets crash causing people to lose their homes and livelihoods, it will be with the approval and cheers of any member of Congress that votes for a bill to destabilize the CFPB or overturn its rules." #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
Gutting CFPB Risks Financial-Crisis Like Harm
By: Sophia Huang
nacadvocate.medium.com
March 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
New from our blog: "If the markets crash causing people to lose their homes and livelihoods, it will be with the approval and cheers of any member of Congress that votes for a bill to destabilize the CFPB or overturn its rules." #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
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NACA Exec Dir. @ijrheingold.bsky.social: "“The available, immediate remedies for people who feel they've been treated unfairly will be extremely limited by the fact that the CFPB public databases and response team just aren't available"
Trump's banking deregulation affects your money
Here's what to expect from a gutted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and how to protect your wallet
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March 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
NACA Exec Dir. @ijrheingold.bsky.social: "“The available, immediate remedies for people who feel they've been treated unfairly will be extremely limited by the fact that the CFPB public databases and response team just aren't available"
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Would you want to be represented by a law firm that can't even stand up for itself? a law firm that might sell you out to the federal government to save its own skin?
March 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Would you want to be represented by a law firm that can't even stand up for itself? a law firm that might sell you out to the federal government to save its own skin?
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“A weakened FTC leaves ordinary people even more exposed to increasingly savvy scammers, as well as to the misconduct of powerful big-tech companies that the FTC sought to address"
Attempted Illegal Firing of Consumer Agency’s Leaders Hurts Taxpayers, Helps Scammers and Corporate Lawbreakers - NACA
March 19, 2025 For Immediate Release: Attempted Illegal Firing of Consumer Agency’s Leaders Hurts Taxpayers, Helps Scammers and Corporate Lawbreakers WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump’s attemp...
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March 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“A weakened FTC leaves ordinary people even more exposed to increasingly savvy scammers, as well as to the misconduct of powerful big-tech companies that the FTC sought to address"
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Amazing. If anything is being weaponized, it’s basic economics. Yes, one roll of toilet paper is cheaper than the Costco size package. But not if you are buying 24 rolls. They can buy the Costco package if they want. This isn’t hard.
March 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Amazing. If anything is being weaponized, it’s basic economics. Yes, one roll of toilet paper is cheaper than the Costco size package. But not if you are buying 24 rolls. They can buy the Costco package if they want. This isn’t hard.
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Here's our reply, filed late last night, in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shutdown fight: www.guptawessler.com/wp-content/u...
And here's our reply in our challenge to the firing of Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board: www.guptawessler.com/wp-content/u...
And here's our reply in our challenge to the firing of Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board: www.guptawessler.com/wp-content/u...
www.guptawessler.com
February 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Here's our reply, filed late last night, in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shutdown fight: www.guptawessler.com/wp-content/u...
And here's our reply in our challenge to the firing of Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board: www.guptawessler.com/wp-content/u...
And here's our reply in our challenge to the firing of Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board: www.guptawessler.com/wp-content/u...