Trump consumer finance watchdog ends key civil rights-era anti-discrimination protection
By Douglas Gillison
Published on April 21, 2026.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ended a key civil rights-era anti-discrimination protection measure, "disparate impacts," which is often a form of discrimination. This decision follows a directive from President Donald Trump to reduce these practices. The change raises the possibility of legal challenges from consumer rights groups who believe they undermine equal opportunity.
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