U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Maddox dismissed a petition regarding the Trump administration's funding actions toward the CFPB, determining that these did not amount to a final agency action necessary for judicial review under the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). Plaintiffs argued such funding cuts were an illegal dismantling of the bureau, but Maddox ruled that any court intervention at this stage would exceed its jurisdiction. Despite officials claiming a streamlined CFPB will remain operational, ongoing turmoil within the agency raises concerns about its future effectiveness.
Judge Matthew Maddox ruled that the Trump administration's actions regarding the CFPB did not constitute a final agency action under the APA, thereby limiting court intervention.
The judge emphasized that intervening before a final agency decision would exceed the court's jurisdiction, especially in this preliminary phase.
Plaintiffs alleged that the current funding requests of $0 threaten to dismantle the CFPB by fiat, though full dismantling requires congressional approval.
Administration officials assert that the CFPB will remain operational, citing the nomination of Jonathan McKernan as a sign of continued support.
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