Legal and Judicial
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Litigation
Albuquerque’s Motion to Quash: A New Low in Anti-Transparency Efforts
This press release is also available as a PDF. ALBUQUERQUE, NM—The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) denounces the City of Albuquerque’s recent attempt to quash a valid subpoena aimed at obtaining crucial public records. Mayor Tim…
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Op-Ed
President-elect Trump should declare a ceasefire in the war on credit
Thought exercise: What would your life look like without access to credit? No credit cards, no buying a house or vehicle without cash on hand and no access to something as simple as overdraft protection tied…
Originally published inAmerican Banker
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Event
Betting on the Future: SPPI Tackling Lending Challenges at Vegas Conference
SPPI heads to Las Vegas for the Online Lenders Alliance’s annual Tribal Lending Conference to connect with industry leaders and tackle the future of financial services.
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Policy Brief
Is Elon Musk Serious with his “Delete CFPB” Tweet?
In a late-night post on his social media platform X, billionaire entrepreneur and incoming Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk made a bold declaration: “Delete CFPB. There are too many duplicative regulatory agencies.” Musk’s succinct…
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Litigation
SPPI Turns Up the Heat
Subpoenas Issued in Battle for Albuquerque’s Hidden Public Records The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is turning up the heat in its lawsuit against the City of Albuquerque and City Clerk Ethan Watson by issuing a…
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Op-Ed
SCOTUS Decision Offers Americans Unrealized Gains
The U.S. Senate investigation into Boeing’s safety practices and the FAA’s ineffective oversight revealed that Boeing, under pressure to prioritize production speed over safety, suffered quality control issues that endangered consumers. Despite these risks, the FAA’s overreliance on…
Originally published inNewsmax
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Litigation
Update on SPPI’s Public Records Case Against Arizona’s Mesa Public Schools
SPPI’s hearing against Mesa Public Schools will address the district’s minimal response to our public records request, which yielded less than 50 email addresses despite serving over 60,000 students.
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Policy Brief
Easier Cancellations, Harder Consequences: How the FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Misses the Mark
The FTC’s new “Click-to-Cancel” rule simplifies subscription cancellations but risks stifling innovation and imposing costly burdens on businesses and consumers alike.
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Litigation
SPPI Announces Trial Date in Legal Battle Against New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue
Albuquerque, NM—The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) announces a significant update in its ongoing legal battle with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (NMTRD) regarding violations of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).…