(Reuters) - The top officials for enforcement and supervision at the embattled U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tendered their resignations on Tuesday, citing the decision by President Donald Trump's administration to halt all activity at the agency, according to internal emails seen by Reuters.

"As you know we have been ordered to cease all work. I don't believe in these conditions I can effectively serve in my role, which is protecting American consumers," said Enforcement Director Eric Halperin. "Today I made the difficult decision to resign effective today."