Judge blocks bid to end oversight of bank accused of discrimination in Newark

Federal oversight of Lakeland Bank will continue after allegations it avoided giving mortgages to people of color and opening branches in Newark.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 442

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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A judge has rejected the Trump administration’s effort to end federal oversight of a bank that avoided giving mortgages to people of color and opening bank branches in Black and Hispanic communities in the Newark area.

U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi refused Friday to terminate the five-year consent decree Lakeland Bank agreed to follow in 2022 to resolve allegations it engaged in systematic, intentional discriminatory practices known as redlining.

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