At an emergency hearing this morning in National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought, Judge Amy Berman Jackson once again halted the layoffs of over 1,000 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The judge emphasized the need for a comprehensive record to determine whether the firings complied with the D.C. Circuit’s order from last week (discussed here).
Key Points from the Hearing:
- Immediate Halt on Layoffs: Judge Jackson issued an oral order freezing the reduction in force and instructing that employees must continue to be allowed access to agency computers. A written order will follow shortly.
- Hearing: Judge Jackson ordered another hearing for April 28, where plaintiffs will be able to call key decision-makers at the agency to the stand. The employees will also be allowed to make up to five records requests.