Wisconsin Public Radio, November 6, 2025, 1977 law that effectively ended redlining is overdue for updates, new book author argues
Silver, who worked for The National Community Reinvestment Coalition for more than 30 years, said the law provides an accountability mechanism and has increased lending in traditionally underserved, formally redlined communities.
But he added the law doesn’t go far enough. In the age of mobile banking and a complex financial market, the law needs urgent reforms so cities like Milwaukee aren’t left behind.
