By: Laura Pontari Student loans are a heated topic that occupies a significant amount of policy debate in higher education. With borrowers struggling to repay massive loan debts, and public outcry for reformed lending practices, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has faced pressure to respond. Before the pandemic, approximately 1 in 5 borrowers were…

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  By: Rafael Andino The Supreme Court recently heard arguments that could threaten the existence of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), one of Congress’ responses to the 2008 financial global crisis.[1] This case not only threatens the regulatory landscape of the financial industry, but also affects other federal agencies who receive funding in a…

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