When we take an enforcement action against an entity or person we believe has violated the law, we will post court documents and other related materials here.
The Bureau may enforce the law by filing an action in federal district court or by initiating an administrative adjudication proceeding. Administrative proceedings are conducted by an Administrative Law Judge, who holds hearings and issues a recommended decision. Proceedings are conducted in accordance with the Rules of Practice for Adjudication Proceedings.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action
against American Express Centurion Bank and American Express Bank, FSB for
discriminating against consumers in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and
other U.S. territories by providing them with credit and charge card terms that
were inferior to those available in the 50 U.S. states. American Express also
discriminated against certain consumers with Spanish-language preferences.
The CFPB and the
Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a joint action against BancorpSouth Bank for
discriminatory mortgage lending practices that harmed African Americans and
other minorities.