A federal court blocked Vought's plan to dismantle CFPB
Reporting and findings
- enjoined
The district court preliminarily enjoined CFPB leadership from firing employees outside specified procedures, deleting records, terminating contracts needed for statutory duties, or halting work in ways that would disable the bureau.
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia: National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought: Memorandum OpinionPassages and source records documenting: A federal court blocked Vought's plan to dismantle CFPB
- documented
Elon Musk was the Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work.
- The White House: President Trump participates in a press conference with departing DOGE adviser Elon MuskAppointment or biography record identifying Elon Musk as Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- documented
Russell Vought was the Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director.
- United States Senate: Roll Call Vote 37: Confirmation of Russell VoughtAppointment or biography record identifying Russell Vought as Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
Summary and current status
The injunction preserved enough staff and records for the bureau to remain capable of performing duties Congress assigned.
Preliminary injunction restricted layoffs, data destruction, and work stoppage
People and organizations
- Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
- Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureauconsumer regulator protected by a preliminary injunction
- Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action
Relationships in this file
- Russell Voughthad its dismantling plan enjoinedConsumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought