February 14, 2019
The White House has announced that President Trump will sign the Pelosi appropriations bill that includes limited funding for border security, and will simultaneously use a National Security Declaration to shift existing funds to build a structural barrier.
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell met with the President and announced the planfrom the senate floor before the chamber votes on the compromise bill.
CSPAN✔@cspan.@senatemajldr: “I’ve just had an opportunity to speak with President Trump…he’s prepared to sign the bill. He will also be issuing a national emergency declaration at the same time.”
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders statement:
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has stated she will review options to file legal challenges to stop the use of a national security declaration to build a border barrier.
Breaking911@Breaking911LATEST: House Speaker Pelosi says may file legal challenge if Trump declares national emergency, will review options – Reuters
Zoe Tillman✔@ZoeTillmanAny declaration of a national emergency by Trump is expected to go to court. Public Citizen tells us they’re already preparing a lawsuit on behalf of a group of Texas residents, including borderlands owners, and a Texas environmental group https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/trump-border-wall-national-emergency-government-shutdown …Trump Will Declare A National Emergency To Build A Wall
The move, which Trump will couple with signing a bill to avoid another government shutdown, is expected to face both legal and congressional challenges.
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