ARLINGTON, Va.—NAFCU has filed its 15th amicus brief in support of credit unions facing litigation over unclear website accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
NAFCU's latest filing is in support of Magnify Credit Union's (Mulberry, Fla.) motion to dismiss.
NAFCU has been active on this issue since last fall and began filing amicus briefs to support credit unions targeted by ADA website accessibility litigation in December. So far, six of the complaints in which NAFCU has supported the credit union have been dismissed, the trade association said. Two of the association's 15 amicus briefs have been filed at the federal appellate level.
The association also continues to engage with various stakeholders on the issue, Congress, states' attorneys general and the Justice Department (DOJ) to clarify regulatory standards for websites. NAFCU is monitoring congressional efforts to obtain guidance from the DOJ.
To date, credit unions in at least 26 states have been targeted with demand letters on this issue. NAFCU emphasized that it strongly supports the protections of the ADA and efforts to ensure individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against and have equal access to financial services.