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Federal Judge Rules the CFPB Must Be Funded: What the Decision Means for Consumers Dealing With Debt Collectors, Credit Bureaus and Lenders

On September 25, 2026, a federal judge in Oregon ruled that the government’s decision to stop requesting funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was unlawful and unconstitutional. Here’s what the ruling does, what it doesn’t do, and what it means if you’re dealing with a debt collector, a credit reporting error or a lender.

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