Appeals Court Says Military Funds Can Be Used For A Border Wall

Appeals Court Says Military Funds Can Be Used For A Border Wall

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The video discusses the allocation of $3.6 billion in Pentagon funds for building barriers along the US-Mexico border. It covers the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to temporarily halt an injunction blocking these funds, referencing a similar Supreme Court decision. The video also explores the lawsuit by El Paso County and the Border Network for Human Rights, which challenges the legality of President Trump's 2019 National Emergency declaration. The appeals court's decision allows the White House to reallocate the funds, but a final ruling on the case's merits is still pending.

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What was the amount of Pentagon funds mentioned for building barriers along the Mexico border?

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What was the decision made by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas?

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What did the appeals court indicate about the likelihood of the plaintiffs having legal standing in this case?

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What argument did El Paso County and the Border Network for Human Rights present in their lawsuit against President Trump's emergency declaration?

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What has yet to be issued by the appeals court regarding the case despite allowing the reallocation of funds?

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