Government Shutdown Freezes Legal Fight Over Trump-Era Firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A protracted legal battle over the Trump administration’s mass terminations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ground to a halt after the Department of Justice (DOJ) requested a stay, citing the ongoing federal government shutdown. The case—centered on whether the administration overstepped its authority in executing widespread layoffs at the consumer watchdog—has been … Read more