The Trump administration has filed a court request seeking permission to significantly reduce the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's workforce while stopping short of completely shuttering the federal agency.

According to a new federal court filing, the White House is asking for judicial approval to dismiss a substantial portion of the CFPB's remaining employees. The filing indicates the administration does not intend to close the bureau entirely, but rather to scale back its operations through workforce reductions.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was established in 2010 following the financial crisis to oversee consumer lending and protect Americans from predatory financial practices. The agency has been a frequent target of Republican criticism since its creation.

The court filing represents the latest development in ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reshape federal regulatory agencies. Previous attempts to restructure or limit the CFPB's authority have faced legal challenges and congressional oversight.

The filing does not specify the exact number of employees that would be affected by the proposed workforce reduction or provide a timeline for implementation of the changes.