Two high-ranking officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have resigned in response to orders from the acting director to halt all work activities. Lorelei Salas, who served as the supervising director at the CFPB, announced her resignation via email on Tuesday morning. In her email, Salas expressed her belief that ceasing all supervisory activities and examinations was neither appropriate nor lawful, leading her to conclude that she could no longer fulfill her role.
Another career official, Eric Halperin, also chose to resign from his position as enforcement director in light of the directive to stop all work. Halperin, in a separate email, stated that he did not feel he could effectively carry out his responsibilities in protecting American consumers under the given circumstances, prompting his decision to resign immediately.
