Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration's Effort to Dismantle CFPB

Federal ruling halts mass layoffs, contract cancellations, and operational shutdowns at the consumer watchdog agency while legal challenges proceed.

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
The court ordered the reinstatement of terminated employees, the resumption of statutorily required work, and the preservation of agency data and contracts.
The ruling follows testimony revealing the disruption caused by the CFPB's shutdown, including halted investigations and consumer protections.
The lawsuit, brought by the National Treasury Employees Union, argues the administration's actions violate the constitutional separation of powers.
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency played a key role in the dismantling efforts, raising concerns about motives and conflicts of interest.