Updates

Consumers’ Research Letter to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission Regarding Tougher Enforcement Against Investment Firms

The letter commends the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for their statement in the Texas v. BlackRock case, which reaffirms that investors who utilize shareholdings to influence corporate decisions are not entitled to a “solely for investment” exemption. Subsequently, the letter urges enforcement agencies to implement the same standard, mandating that substantial asset managers adhere to pre-merger notification regulations under the Hart–Scott–Rodino Act.

Consumers’ Research Urges DOJ and FCC to Investigate DISH Network Over Alleged Discriminatory DEI Practices

Consumers' Research sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Chairman Brendan Carr, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate DISH Network for “entrenched discriminatory practices” and radical Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The letter highlights DISH's prioritization of DEI, and gender ideology may violate President Trump's executive orders.

Consumers’ Research Letter Regarding Nationwide

Consumers’ Research sent a letter to Nationwide, emphasizing specific instances where Nationwide’s DEI policies have not changed beyond changing the labels. This letter was sent after Nationwide threatened legal action after being called out for rebranding its DEI practices.

Consumers’ Research Letter to Tennessee Lawmakers Regarding VUMC

Consumers' Research Executive Director Will Hild sent a letter to Tennessee elected officials informing them of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's attempts to conceal its DEI and climate programs and expressing concerns about Tennessee lawmakers taking DEI dollars from the Tennessee Hospital Association.

Consumers’ Research Letter to HHS Regarding VUMC

Consumers' Research Executive Director Will Hild sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) informing them of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's attempts to conceal its DEI and climate programs and requested an investigation into the hospital's federal funding to ensure no federal dollars are being used to support a woke agenda.

Consumer’ Research Letter to Fortune 500 Companies

Consumers' Research sent a letter to Fortune 500 Companies directors about American Airlines getting sued for breach of fiduciary duty for allowing BlackRock to use ESG metrics in employee retirement plans, warning them that they could be sued for the same.
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