Midland Funding, LLC v. Johnson
The government filed a brief in the Supreme Court supporting application of the FDCPA to debt collectors that file proofs of claim on time-barred debt in consumers’ bankruptcy proceedings.
Amicus program
The CFPB is responsible for implementing many federal laws that relate to consumer finance. Courts sometimes apply those same laws to resolve disputes between private parties. In some cases, we believe a court would benefit from hearing our views on what the law says.
The amicus program is how we share our views with to the court. (“Amicus” is shorthand for “Amicus curiae”, Latin for “friend of the court.”) Our amicus briefs provide the courts with the CFPB’s views on significant consumer financial protection issues and help ensure that consumer financial protection statutes and regulations are correctly and consistently interpreted.
Recently filed amicus briefs
Arias v. Gutman, Mintz, Baker & Sonnenfeldt, PC
2nd Circuit Court of Appeals
The Bureau filed an amicus brief supporting application of the FDCPA to an alleged attempt to collect protected Social Security Funds.
Robins v. Spokeo, Inc.
9th Circuit Court of Appeals
The Bureau filed an amicus brief in support of the plaintiff’s Article III standing.
Strubel v. Comenity Bank
2nd Circuit Court of Appeals
The Bureau filed a supplemental brief in support of the plaintiff's Article III standing.
Keen v. JPMorgan Chase Bank
9th Circuit Court of Appeals
The Bureau filed an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs' Article III standing.
Suggest a case
We welcome your suggestions of cases that might make good candidates for the amicus program. We strongly recommend that you read our FAQs before submitting your request, especially if you are not an attorney.