Supreme Court's Decision on CFPB Funding

Justice Clarence Thomas split from some of his conservative colleagues in a 7-2 decision to keep the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funded, despite dissent from Justices Alito and Gorsuch. Sen. Elizabeth Warren's creation of the CFPB has been a point of contention. Thomas's interpretation of the Appropriations Clause is at the center of the debate.

Supreme Court ruling on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding mechanism

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding mechanism, allowing it to bypass the usual appropriations process. Justice Clarence Thomas authored the majority opinion, with dissent from Justices Alito and Gorsuch.