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Overview of Visa's Legal Landscape A federal judge rejected Visa’s bid to dismiss the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit alleging a debit card monopoly in June 2025. A related merchant class-action suit advanced in August 2025, adding to litigation pressures. Broader regulatory scrutiny on payment fees persists, though no Visa-specific CFPB merchant fee investigation has been confirmed. Together, these challenges highlight ongoing pressure on the largest U.S. payments processor amid cal