You are viewing a single comment's thread.

view the rest of the comments →

0
0

[–] 16881819? ago 

https://archive.ph/0XPkP :

2019-02-17 | Here’s why Trump’s move to declare a state of emergency is unconstitutional – ThinkProgress

'President Donald Trump’s move to declare a state of emergency is unconstitutional because lawmakers have repeatedly rejected funding for the very project Trump intends to use emergency funds to complete, Rep. '

'CNN host Dana Bash asked whether Schiff believes Congress should change the law and eliminate the president’s ability to declare a state of emergency without congressional input entirely. '

'Marco Rubio (R-FL) said last week, ahead of the declaration, which had been expected for weeks.“Today’s national emergency is border security. '

'And in this case, he only cares about placating his conservative critics.”Trump officially declared a state of emergency Friday, infuriating members of Congress from both parties. '

'So this is going to be a moment of truth for my GOP colleagues.”Lawmakers are hoping to pass a joint resolution to terminate the state of emergency declared by the president. '


This has been an automated message.