The Judge’s Ruling on CFPB Leaders and U.S. DOGE Service
The judge made several significant orders on Friday regarding CFPB leaders, including Vought, and the U.S. DOGE Service.
One key aspect of the ruling was the reinstatement of all probationary and term employees who were terminated since Feb. 10. The bureau is now prohibited from firing any employee for non-performance or conduct-related reasons, as well as issuing reduction-in-force notices.
Additionally, the CFPB is required to provide employees with proper office space or equipment for remote work to carry out their statutory duties. Vought had previously closed the bureau’s office in Washington, D.C.
The bureau must also ensure a functional consumer complaint portal and respond to complaints filed through it. Vought has until Friday, April 4, to submit a report confirming compliance with these orders.
Following President Trump’s inauguration, efforts to downsize the CFPB escalated. Trump dismissed Biden-era appointee Rohit Chopra and temporarily replaced him with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Vought, known for his conservative policy initiative Project 2025, was appointed as acting director shortly after. The Trump administration has nominated Jonathan McKernan to lead the bureau, with a Senate confirmation hearing held in late February.
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