THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ESSA BANK & TRUST
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July 14, 2025
Pa. Bank Fights Court Oversight After $3M Redlining Deal
A Pennsylvania bank that agreed to pay a $3 million settlement to resolve the U.S. Department of Justice's allegations of discriminatory lending practices has asked a federal judge to reject a request by fair housing advocacy groups to continue court oversight to ensure the bank's compliance with the settlement terms.
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May 31, 2023
Pennsylvania Bank Settles DOJ Redlining Claims For $3M
A bank based in northeastern Pennsylvania has agreed to pay a $3 million settlement to resolve the federal government's allegations that it engaged in lending discrimination by redlining majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in and near Philadelphia, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.