Appeals Court Rules President Trump Can't Use Military Funds For Wall

Appeals Court Rules President Trump Can't Use Military Funds For Wall

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The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration cannot transfer military funds to build a border wall, as it violates the Constitution's appropriations clause. The American Civil Liberties Union supported the decision and plans to take the case to the Supreme Court. President Trump had declared a national emergency to use Pentagon funds after Congress refused to finance the wall.

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What amount was appropriated for the military that was involved in the court ruling?

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What constitutional clause did the panel say would be violated by spending military funds elsewhere?

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