Federal judge blocks Trump from dismantling Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

'Surefire way to promote lawless behavior': Trump admin accused of siding with 'bottom-feeders'

"Regulatory relief for small loan providers" was how the Trump administration described its decision not to prioritize enforcing a rule meant to protect people who are financially struggling from predatory payday lenders—but one consumer protection advocate said Monday that the announcement signals a policy that that is certain to "promote lawless behavior" by corporations.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), whose actions aimed at p…

Why Fintechs Still Need To Behave, Despite Trump's Assault On The CFPB

State attorney generals and regulators like the FDIC are still in business, and the CFPB isn’t dead yet.

A Judge Rescued the CFPB From Being Dismantled. Is It Too Late for the Consumer Watchdog?

Look out for higher bank fees and fewer protections as regulations unwind, experts warn.

Judge grants preliminary injunction in CFPB case

The agency must reinstate fired probationary and term employees and can’t enact mass reductions in force, the court said. The injunction also lifts CFPB Acting Director Russ Vought’s stop-work order.

Federal judge halts 'hurried' CFPB dissolution

The Trump administration will have to wait for a court challenge to end before dissolving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau if allowed, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Federal Judge blocks Texas A&M ban on drag shows, citing Shakespearan cross-dressing

In a recent ruling that has sparked widespread discussion, a federal judge has blocked Texas A&M University’s attempt to ban drag show performances on campus, arguing that such events are protected under the First Amendment. The decision, which draws a historical parallel to Shakespearean cross-dressing, has ignited debates over free expression, educational priorities, and the […]