The CFPB starts to lay off staff as the agency plans a shift in its focus

A recent court ruling cleared the way for the firings, which follow a memo from the bureau's chief legal counsel outlining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new priorities.

Apr 18, 2025 - 12:00
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The CFPB starts to lay off staff as the agency plans a shift in its focus
Some employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were fired in the wake of a court ruling that cleared the way for layoffs. Here, CFPB union members and supporters rally outside CFPB

A recent court ruling cleared the way for the firings, which follow a memo from the bureau's chief legal counsel outlining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new priorities.

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