Trump declaration faces uncertain fate in coming court fight
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump declaration faces uncertain fate in coming court fight

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Let the lawsuits begin. The American Civil Liberties Union announced its intention to sue less than an hour after the White House released the text of Trump’s declaration that the “current situation at the southern border presents a border security and humanitarian crisis that threatens core national security interests and constitutes a national emergency.” Nonprofit watchdog group Public Citizen filed suit later, urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to “bar Trump and the U.S. Department of Defense from using the declaration and funds appropriated for other purposes to build a border wall.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and several Democratic state attorneys general already have said they might go to court. The coming legal fight seems likely to hinge on two main issues: Can the president declare a national emergency to build a border wall in the face of Congress’ refusal to give him all the money he wanted and, under the federal law Trump invoked in his declaration, can the Defense Department take money from some congressionally approved military construction projects to pay for wall construction? Beyond the challenge to Trump’s authority to declare an emergency, lawsuits also are expected to focus on the military construction project law that allows the re-allocation of money in a national emergency. Eastman said he doubts that the Supreme Court would try to interfere with Trump’s decision to send the military to the border and then authorize the use of money from other Defense Department construction projects to build miles of a border wall.

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Trump Creates 'Invasion,' Eliminates Asylum Rights At The Border
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Trump Creates 'Invasion,' Eliminates Asylum Rights At The Border

Huff Post  

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Trump orders thousands of active duty troops to the southern border to support CBP crackdown on migrants
2 months ago

Trump orders thousands of active duty troops to the southern border to support CBP crackdown on migrants

The Independent  

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Trump Declares Border Emergency Over Immigration
Top News
2 months ago

Trump Declares Border Emergency Over Immigration

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President Donald Trump announced severe new restrictions on immigration and asylum in the United States hours after taking office Monday, declaring that he will send troops to the US-Mexico border and attempt to end birthright citizenship. Earlier, in his inaugural speech, he announced he would be sending troops to the US-Mexico border "to repel the disastrous invasion of our …

‘Drill, baby, drill’: Donald Trump says will declare ‘national energy emergency’
2 months ago

‘Drill, baby, drill’: Donald Trump says will declare ‘national energy emergency’

Hindustan Times  

United States President Donald Trump on Monday listed "historic executive orders" and announced that he will declare a "national energy emergency" to help to bring down prices. Trump also said that he will declare a national emergency at Southern border to halt the illegal migrations from Southern border. Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United …

Donald Trump says he will declares national energy emergency — ’drill baby drill’
2 months ago

Donald Trump says he will declares national energy emergency — ’drill baby drill’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he would declare a national energy emergency aimed at boosting US oil and gas production. During his inauguration speech, Trump said, "The inflation crisis was caused by massive overspending and escalating energy prices, and that is why today I will also declare a national energy emergency. National emergency Trump also said that …

US news: Donald Trump to declare border emergency to bring ‘major changes’ to immigration
2 months ago

US news: Donald Trump to declare border emergency to bring ‘major changes’ to immigration

Live Mint  

Soon after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of executive orders addressing crucial issues such as immigration, border security, energy policies, and governance, according to a close aide who revealed the plans on Sunday, as reported by PTI. In a briefing with senior Republican leaders, Stephen Miller, …

Donald Trump likely to impose emergency at US-Mexico border: Here's what report claims
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2 months ago

Donald Trump likely to impose emergency at US-Mexico border: Here's what report claims

India TV News  

After assuming the presidency in the United States, Donald Trump is expected to impose an emergency at the US-Mexico border, the Wall Street Journal reports citing sources. According to an incoming White House official, Trump is going to issue a series of orders aimed at remaking America's immigration policies, ending asylum access, sending troops to the southern border and ending …

Trump will declare a 'national emergency' at the U.S. southern border
2 months ago

Trump will declare a 'national emergency' at the U.S. southern border

NPR  

Trump will declare a 'national emergency' at the U.S. southern border Incoming officials from the Trump White House previewed 10 sweeping executive actions on border security that Donald Trump will sign on Monday, once he becomes president. "Our southern border is overrun by cartels, criminal gangs, known terrorists, human traffickers, smugglers, unvetted military-age males from foreign adversaries and illicit narcotics …

Trump mulls imposing national economic emergency on US to push his tariff plans
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump mulls imposing national economic emergency on US to push his tariff plans

Firstpost  

The emergency powers would grant Trump the ability to construct a new tariff programme without having to demonstrate traditional national security justifications Days before he assumes the Oval Office, reports are emerging that US President-elect Donald Trump is planning to declare a national emergency to impose his tariff ambitions. Four sources familiar with the matter told the American news outlet …

Trump to declare national economic emergency in order to push through tariffs, report says
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump to declare national economic emergency in order to push through tariffs, report says

The Independent  

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Trump is considering a national economic emergency declaration to allow for new tariff program, sources say
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump is considering a national economic emergency declaration to allow for new tariff program, sources say

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump is considering declaring a national economic emergency to provide legal justification for a large swath of universal tariffs on allies and adversaries, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN, as Trump seeks to reset the global balance of trade in his second term. The declaration would allow Trump to construct a new tariff program …

Prepared to declare national emergency to implement deportation plan: Trump
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4 months, 1 week ago

Prepared to declare national emergency to implement deportation plan: Trump

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday confirmed via a post on Truth Social that he is prepared to declare a national emergency as part of his plan to deport migrants from the United States on a large scale President-elect Donald Trump on Monday confirmed via a post on Truth Social that he is prepared to declare a national emergency as part …

Trump confirms deportation strategy will include national emergency declaration and military
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump confirms deportation strategy will include national emergency declaration and military

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to execute mass deportations of immigrants in the U.S. illegally will involve the military and a national emergency declaration, he confirmed Monday. In a Nov. 8 post on Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, Tom Fitton, who leads the conservative legal group Judicial Watch, wrote: “GOOD NEWS: Reports are the incoming @RealDonaldTrump administration prepared to declare …

Trump says ready to use military, national emergency for mass deportations
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump says ready to use military, national emergency for mass deportations

Al Jazeera  

US president-elect says he may use controversial measures to fulfil campaign promise, but questions over authority remain. United States President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed he is “prepared” to declare a national emergency and use military assets to fulfil his 2024 election campaign promise to carry out mass deportations. Fitton had written on November 8 that reports showed the incoming Trump …

Biden formally terminates national emergency declaration on the US-Mexico border
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden formally terminates national emergency declaration on the US-Mexico border

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden formally issued a proclamation on Thursday to …

Donald Trump issues two-week emergency declaration in Washington DC ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump issues two-week emergency declaration in Washington DC ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration

Firstpost  

Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued an emergency declaration for the national capital ahead of his successor Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20, amidst threat perception to the event by federal agencies. In a statement on Monday, the White House said the President’s action authorises the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate relief …

Trump approves emergency declaration for Biden inauguration
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump approves emergency declaration for Biden inauguration

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington DC …

Donald Trump issues emergency declaration for Joe Biden's inaugural
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump issues emergency declaration for Joe Biden's inaugural

India Today  

President Donald Trump is issuing an emergency declaration for the nation's capital amid growing concern among local and federal authorities about violence in the lead-up to and during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20. The declaration from Donald Trump comes five days after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol as Congress began formally counting the Electoral College votes to …

Trump approves state of emergency declaration in US capital
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump approves state of emergency declaration in US capital

Al Jazeera  

Donald Trump has approved a state of emergency declaration in the United States capital, the White House press office said late on Monday, after US law enforcement officials warned of threats before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The move comes after pro-Trump rioters overran the US Capitol building on January 6 in support of Trump’s false claims that the US election …

Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus
5 years ago

Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus

India TV News  

President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency in order to free up more money and resources. Speaking from the Rose Garden, Trump said, “I am officially declaring a national emergency,” unleashing as much as $50 billion for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak. “I encourage all Republicans and Democrats to come together …

Trump declares a national emergency over the coronavirus
5 years ago

Trump declares a national emergency over the coronavirus

LA Times  

President Trump declared a national emergency over the coronavirus outbreak Friday, which will allow more federal aid to flow to states and municipalities, as he sought for the second time in three days to reassure the country about his leadership. Trump also said he was “most likely” to get a coronavirus test himself, although he maintained he had no symptoms …

Trump declares national emergency as coronavirus crisis deepens
5 years ago

Trump declares national emergency as coronavirus crisis deepens

Al Jazeera  

The declaration comes amid criticism over the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. As the coronavirus pandemic tore deeper into the fabric of American public life, United States President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Friday to provide more money to fight a pandemic that has killed 41 people in the US. Trump said he was also giving …

Trump refuses to declare a national emergency over coronavirus. The reason why is simple and selfish
5 years ago

Trump refuses to declare a national emergency over coronavirus. The reason why is simple and selfish

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. No, not this week as the …

White House extends national emergency on the southern border
5 years, 1 month ago

White House extends national emergency on the southern border

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump will extend his national emergency on the US-Mexico border for another year, according to a notice submitted to the Federal Register on Thursday. On Thursday, Defense Department officials notified lawmakers that the department would divert $3.83 billion from various Pentagon accounts to fund border wall construction, according to a congressional aide familiar with the …

Trump Is Breaking Emergency Power Laws
55 years, 2 months ago

Trump Is Breaking Emergency Power Laws

Slate  

This piece was originally published on Just Security, an online forum for analysis of U.S. national security law and policy. All told, it’s becoming fashionable to blame the U.S. Code—and, in particular, federal laws setting out a president’s authorities to address national emergencies—for giving Trump the legal leeway to take foolish steps like pouring resources into a border wall or …

Donald Trump plans to declare national emergency in US to impose additional tariffs on Mexico over flow of migrants
5 years, 9 months ago

Donald Trump plans to declare national emergency in US to impose additional tariffs on Mexico over flow of migrants

Firstpost  

United States President Donald Trump is planning to declare a national emergency for slapping new tariffs on Mexico over the flow of migrants into his country, according to a draft document. Washington: United States President Donald Trump is planning to declare a national emergency for slapping new tariffs on Mexico over the flow of migrants into his country, according to …

Judge blocks US President Donald Trump from building parts of US-Mexico border wall
5 years, 10 months ago

Judge blocks US President Donald Trump from building parts of US-Mexico border wall

ABC  

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from building key sections of his border wall with money secured under his declaration of a national emergency. Key points: The wall between the US and Mexico is one of Mr Trump's signature campaign promises Mr Trump declared the national emergency to secure funds for the wall The administration faces several lawsuits …

Trump struggles with a growing problem on the border
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump struggles with a growing problem on the border

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Tensions are rising, fingers are pointing and the search for solutions is becoming increasingly fraught. The abrupt reversal was encouraged by top Trump policy adviser Stephen Miller and seen by some as part of a larger effort to bring on aides who share Miller’s hard-line immigration views. Can’t take you anymore.” He went on to flatly declare: “Our …

Donald Trump’s immigration policies have caused chaos, may be encouraging illegal influx along US-Mexico border, say experts
5 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump’s immigration policies have caused chaos, may be encouraging illegal influx along US-Mexico border, say experts

Firstpost  

Overwhelmed by an influx of migrants at the border that is taxing the immigration system, President Donald Trump is grasping for something — anything — to stem the tide. The president said he wanted to go in a “tougher direction.” An empowered Miller is also eyeing the removal of Lee Francis Cissna, director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, which …

Trump’s national emergency declaration opposed by majority of Americans, polls find
6 years ago

Trump’s national emergency declaration opposed by majority of Americans, polls find

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Monmouth found 65 per cent of Americans disapproved of Mr Trump "declaring a national …

Trump Vetoes Congressional Effort To Limit Border Wall Funding
6 years ago

Trump Vetoes Congressional Effort To Limit Border Wall Funding

NPR  

Trump Vetoes Congressional Effort To Limit Border Wall Funding Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Updated at 4:56 p.m. ET President Trump used his veto pen for the first time Friday, after Congress tried to reverse his national emergency declaration and rein in spending on a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Sponsor Message Trump declared …

GOP Sen. Rand Paul says he will vote to block Donald Trump's emergency declaration
6 years ago

GOP Sen. Rand Paul says he will vote to block Donald Trump's emergency declaration

Salon  

GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky will vote in favor of a joint resolution against President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, becoming the fourth Senate Republican to do so and putting the measure on course to pass. Congress eventually passed a 1,169-page bipartisan spending package that included $1.375 billion for 55 miles of new …

The big test Republicans are about to face on Trump’s ‘national emergency’ (Opinion)
6 years, 1 month ago

The big test Republicans are about to face on Trump’s ‘national emergency’ (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Julian Zelizer is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and co-author with Kevin Kruse of the new book “Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974.” The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. The Democratic-controlled House is expected to pass legislation reversing Trump’s emergency order, but it is not even …

Donald Trump emergency declaration will be blocked by Democrats this Friday, setting up high stakes clash in 2020 run-up
6 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump emergency declaration will be blocked by Democrats this Friday, setting up high stakes clash in 2020 run-up

Firstpost  

US House Democrats will file a resolution Friday aimed at blocking the national emergency declaration that President Donald Trump has issued to help finance his wall along the Southwest border, teeing up a clash over billions of dollars, immigration policy and the Constitution’s separation of powers. Washington: House Democrats will file a resolution Friday aimed at blocking the national emergency …

Tracking the legal challenges to Trump’s emergency declaration
6 years, 1 month ago

Tracking the legal challenges to Trump’s emergency declaration

CNN  

CNN — As President Donald Trump tries to move forward with the construction of additional physical barriers along the southern border, his administration has had to contend with a slew of lawsuits, some of which have thrown a wrench into the President’s plans. The Trump administration appealed the block to the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals and in the …

California, 15 other states file lawsuit against Trump's emergency wall declaration
6 years, 1 month ago

California, 15 other states file lawsuit against Trump's emergency wall declaration

India TV News  

A lawsuit against US President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to fund a wall on the US-Mexico border was filed by California along with 15 other states on Monday. According to a statement released by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday, the suit alleges the Trump administration's action violates the Constitution. California and New Mexico, the two Mexican border states …

16 US states sue Donald Trump for declaring national emergency to fund border wall, claim move violates Constitution
6 years, 1 month ago

16 US states sue Donald Trump for declaring national emergency to fund border wall, claim move violates Constitution

Firstpost  

Sixteen US states sued US president Donald Trump’s administration on Monday over his decision to declare a national emergency to fund a wall on the southern border with Mexico, saying the move violated the constitution. San Francisco: Sixteen US states sued US president Donald Trump’s administration on Monday over his decision to declare a national emergency to fund a wall …

Donald Trump lashes out at California after 16 states sue over his border wall national emergency
6 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump lashes out at California after 16 states sue over his border wall national emergency

Salon  

President Donald Trump is getting sued by 16 states over his decision to declare a national emergency in order to obtain funding for a southern border wall. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra made a similar point on Sunday while appearing on ABC's "This Week," telling the host that Trump "did not have to call this an emergency. But Trump singled …

16 States Sue Over Trump's National Emergency Declaration
6 years, 1 month ago

16 States Sue Over Trump's National Emergency Declaration

NPR  

16 States Sue Over Trump's National Emergency Declaration Enlarge this image toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP Gregory Bull/AP A group of 16 states has filed a lawsuit in a Northern California federal court against President Trump's declaration of a national emergency, calling the president's decision to use executive power to fund a border wall unconstitutional. Sponsor Message Trump declared the emergency …

Trump’s emergency declaration is a threat to American security (opinion)
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump’s emergency declaration is a threat to American security (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Samantha Vinograd is a CNN national security analyst. Here’s this week’s briefing: Sam Vinograd Jeremy Freeman Whether or not President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration with respect to our southern border is ever implemented, it will impose a great cost on US national security. And, it’s worth noting, the national emergency declaration comes shortly after a US government …

Trump emergency declaration faces fights in the courts
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump emergency declaration faces fights in the courts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Let the lawsuits begin. The American Civil Liberties Union announced its intention to sue less than an hour after the White House released the text of Trump’s declaration that the “current situation at the southern border presents a border security and humanitarian crisis that threatens core national security interests and constitutes a national emergency.” Nonprofit watchdog group Public …

Donald Trump declares national emergency to circumvent Congress for border wall funding; House of Representatives launches probe
6 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump declares national emergency to circumvent Congress for border wall funding; House of Representatives launches probe

Firstpost  

US president Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency in a bid to fund his promised wall at the US-Mexico border without congressional approval, an action Democrats vowed to challenge as a violation of the US Constitution. Washington: US president Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency in a bid to fund his promised wall at the US-Mexico …

Trump’s national emergency sparks new GOP divide in Congress
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump’s national emergency sparks new GOP divide in Congress

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to build his long-promised border wall ends one political problem for the White House and its allies on Capitol Hill, but launches another. “I don’t believe a national emergency declaration is the solution,” said Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., who warned of taking the country down a “rabbit hole” with future …

Trump's National Emergency Sets Up Legal Fight Over Spending Authority
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump's National Emergency Sets Up Legal Fight Over Spending Authority

NPR  

Trump's National Emergency Sets Up Legal Fight Over Spending Authority Enlarge this image toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Mario Tama/Getty Images Before President Trump even uttered the words "national emergency" on Friday, there was already a lot of talk about legal challenges. Here's the central question: Is it constitutional for the president to ignore Congress' decision not to give him …

Trump tests presidential power, declares emergency at border
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump tests presidential power, declares emergency at border

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defiant in the wake of a stinging budget defeat, President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, moving to secure more money for his long-promised wall by exercising a broad interpretation of his presidential powers that is certain to draw stiff legal challenges. “The President’s actions clearly violate the Congress’s exclusive power of …

Trump’s national emergency declaration undermines SCOTUS.
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump’s national emergency declaration undermines SCOTUS.

Slate  

In a Rose Garden speech Friday morning announcing that he was declaring a national state of emergency to respond to an “invasion” at the southern border, the president invoked his usual fondue of imaginary statistics that are belied by the numbers from his own Justice Department and most experts to conjure a crisis. He was also exquisitely clear on what …

Legal battle looms after Donald Trump 'national emergency' declaration; California will be first to sue
6 years, 1 month ago

Legal battle looms after Donald Trump 'national emergency' declaration; California will be first to sue

Firstpost  

Legal pushback to US President Donald Trump’s “emergency declaration” is coming thick and fast after Trump’s dumpster fire style press conference in the White House Rose Garden where he predicted that the Supreme Court will eventually give him a “fair shake” and “we’ll win”. New York: Legal pushback to US President Donald Trump’s “emergency declaration” is coming thick and fast …

Trump news: President begrudgingly signs border bill and declares national emergency at US-Mexico border
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump news: President begrudgingly signs border bill and declares national emergency at US-Mexico border

The Independent  

✕ Close Donald Trump declares national emergency to release funds for border wall Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read …

Trump declares national emergency to access border wall funding, setting stage for legal battles
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump declares national emergency to access border wall funding, setting stage for legal battles

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump is signing a federal funding bill to avoid …

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