Trump Administration Puts CFPB Purge on Hold Following Court Order

President Donald Trump's administration has agreed not to fire additional staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau following a court order, temporarily halting a feared mass layoff. This decision came amid allegations of plans to dismantle the agency, opposed by employee unions and advocacy groups.

In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump's administration has temporarily refrained from further staff dismissals at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This decision was made following a court order issued Friday, providing a brief respite for employees facing potential layoffs.

Union representatives have expressed concerns in court, accusing the government of planning to dismantle the agency. This comes on the heels of mass layoffs that occurred over the past week. The White House Office of Management and Budget, under the leadership of CFPB's acting director Russell Vought, has yet to comment on the situation.

The court case, filed by unions and organizations like the NAACP, seeks a preliminary injunction to stop these plans. Both parties have agreed not to destroy or mishandle sensitive data or finances related to the agency until the court delivers a final decision.

(With inputs from agencies.)