Judge Rules Trump's Emergency Declaration For Border Wall Was Unlawful

Judge Rules Trump's Emergency Declaration For Border Wall Was Unlawful

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The transcript discusses President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to fund the Mexican border wall after Congress only approved $1.4 billion of the requested $5.7 billion. El Paso County and the Border Network for Human Rights sued, arguing the emergency declaration was unjustified and overstepped presidential authority. The court agreed, noting Congress's clear budgetary limits, and allowed 10 days for an injunction to prevent further military fund use.

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What did the judge conclude about the funding for the border wall?

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What was the time frame given to the plaintiffs to file for an injunction?

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