Chris Edelson, American University School of Public Affairs February 18, 2019 – President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to pay for the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, after Congress, in its new spending bill, denied him the full money to build it. “We’re talking about an invasion of our country with […]
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If Trump declares a national emergency, could Congress or the courts reverse it?
Chris Edelson, American University School of Public Affairs January 14, 2019 – If President Donald Trump declares a national emergency to fund some portion of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border without congressional authorization, what would happen next? Would the courts step in? What is Congress’ role? As I explain in my book “Emergency Presidential […]