In a recent development, a federal judge has intervened in the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The judge, Amy Berman Jackson, has ruled against the immediate mass firing of hundreds of CFPB employees, expressing concerns over the administration’s compliance with her previous order to maintain the agency’s operations pending a lawsuit decision.

During a hearing, Judge Jackson emphasized the need to uphold her order and prevent any abrupt actions that could undermine the agency’s functioning. As a result, she has prohibited officials from executing mass layoffs or restricting employees’ access to agency systems. A follow-up hearing has been scheduled for April 28, where officials will provide testimony on the matter.

This ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over the CFPB’s future, highlighting the importance of due process and adherence to judicial directives. Judge Jackson’s decision serves to safeguard the agency’s stability and protect the rights of its employees amidst the broader political and legal challenges it faces. Stay tuned for further updates as the case progresses through the legal system.