Supreme Court Rules 5-4 To Resume Border Wall Construction

The video discusses the legal proceedings surrounding the construction of the US-Mexico border wall. Initially, the Supreme Court allowed the continuation of the wall's construction using funds diverted from the Defense Department. However, a federal appeals court later halted the project, ruling that the Trump administration had improperly used Pentagon funds. Justice Stephen Breyer, dissenting with the liberal justices, argued for suspending construction until legal issues were resolved. The Supreme Court had previously ruled in favor of using emergency funds, but it is unlikely to revisit the case before the 2020 election.

What did the Supreme Court decide regarding the border wall construction?

• It permanently halted the construction.

• It allowed the construction to continue.

• It ordered the construction to be completed immediately.

• It decided to demolish the existing wall.

What was the federal appeals court's ruling on the use of Pentagon funds for the border wall?

• The funds were used appropriately.

• The funds were improperly used.

• The funds were never allocated.

• The funds were insufficient for the project.

Who dissented in the federal appeals court ruling regarding the border wall?

• Justice Sonia Sotomayor

• Justice Elena Kagan

• Justice Stephen Breyer

• Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

What did the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rule about President Trump's actions?

• He followed all legal procedures.

• He illegally circumvented Congress.

• He did not declare any emergency.

• He legally declared a national emergency.

What was the amount authorized for defense spending to fund the wall?

• $1 billion

• $2.5 billion

• $5 billion

• $10 billion