A federal judge has intervened to pause President Trump's attempt to lay off nearly 1,500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), raising concerns over potential legal violations. The CFPB, established post-Great Recession to protect consumers, faces criticism from Trump officials who argue it has overreached its mandate. The case, prompted by a union lawsuit, underscores ongoing legal challenges faced by Trump's administration in reshaping federal agencies. A hearing is scheduled to further assess the planned layoffs and the future of the bureau.
"I'm willing to resolve it quickly, but I'm not going to let this RIF go forward until I have," Judge Amy Berman Jackson stated, emphasizing the legal concerns surrounding the layoffs.
Mark Paoletta, the CFPB's chief legal officer, expressed in court that "the bureau's activities have pushed well beyond the limits of the law," rallying support for the reduction in force.
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