CFPB, Baltimore and Judge Matthew Maddox

Baltimore’s attempt to halt CFPB defunding rejected by federal judge
A Biden-appointed judge was wary of overstepping his authority to block what he said was not a “final agency action” by the CFPB.
Court rejects Baltimore's bid to block CFPB funding cuts
A federal judge in Maryland ruled against the City of Baltimore's attempt to block cuts to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau program funding on procedural grounds.
Judge denies CFPB funding relief to Baltimore
A federal judge on Friday declined to temporarily block the Trump administration’s bid to strip the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of its reserve funds, after the city of Baltimore
Baltimore bid to halt US CFPB defunding rejected by judge
A federal judge in Baltimore on Friday rejected the city's effort to temporarily block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from emptying its reserves and returning the money to the U.S. Federal Reserve or Department of the Treasury.
Baltimore Bid for CFPB Funding Relief Denied by Federal Judge
A federal judge denied a request from the city of Baltimore to put a temporary stop on the Trump administration’s efforts to send the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s reserve funds back to the Federal Reserve or the Treasury Department.
Judge leans toward halting Trump CFPB actions
A federal judge said she is inclined to issue a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump administration dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
New York AG announces bill to protect consumers from scams after Trump hobbles CFPB
With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau frozen, consumers will have to rely on their state AGs and regulators when they ...
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Judge pauses firings at CFPB, FDIC, Treasury
A Maryland judge temporarily halted mass layoffs of probationary employees at multiple agencies, citing legal violations and harm to states' ability to respond to unemployment needs.
Trump Plans to End CFPB Despite Reviving Work, Official Says (1)
A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau official charged with laying off the agency’s staff said the Trump administration ...
Trump claims CFPB “destroys” people. Senators say killing it is a gift to Musk.
Companies' reputations were damaged without proof, critics claimed, since the CFPB doesn't verify complaints. On the other ...
Trump administration allows some CFPB work to resume amid court battle, emails show
Facing a legal challenge over its abrupt decision to halt work last month, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ...
Trump Cancels CFPB DEIA Activities as Judge Eyes Injunction (2)
The Trump administration is ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility efforts at the Consumer Financial ...
Buying a Car? Trump’s Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive.
New car prices could increase $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise in price. “It’s a ...
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Opinion: Susan Collins should have protected the CFPB
The Trump administration is doing the bidding of big banks. Sen. Collins' focus must be on consumers in Maine.