In United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Housing Service v. Kirtz, the Supreme Court considered whether private individuals can sue the federal government for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Last week, the Supreme Court unanimously held that the federal government is subject to suit under the FCRA. This decision will now allow consumers to sue one of the nation’s largest credit reporters whenever it gives false information about them to credit reporting agencies.

Mark and Vec talk about Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Housing Service v. Kirtz and the Supreme Court’s decision.