AT&T Family Federal Credit Union, et al. v. First National Bank and Trust Co. et al.

Opinion summary

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The case addressed the legality of a regulation by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) that allowed federal credit unions to expand their membership base beyond traditional common bonds. AT&T Family Federal Credit Union and other similar institutions sought to include members from multiple unrelated groups, which was challenged by First National Bank and Trust Co., arguing it violated statutory limits on credit union membership. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of First National Bank, holding that NCUA's interpretation allowing such expansions exceeded its authority under the Federal Credit Union Act. This decision emphasized adherence to legislative intent regarding 'common bond' requirements for federal credit union memberships.