Summary: A coalition of 16 states have challenged President Trump in court over his plan to use emergency powers to spend billions of dollars on the border wall. The clash raises questioning over congressional control of spending, the scope of emergency powers granted to the president, and how far the courts are willing to go to settle such dispute. The suit argues that the president doesn't have the power to divert funds for constructing a wall along the Mexican border as Congress controls that spending. All together California, New York, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, and Virginia make up the suit. All but 1, Maryland, have democratic governors while most have legislatures controlled by democrats.
Source: 16 States Sue to Stop Trump's Use of Emergency Powers to Build Border Wall
Analysis: This article was written by Charlie Savage and Robert Pear and posted on Feb. 18, 2019, so the information is very up-to-date. I saw Trump's announcement of more funds for the wall on twitter, so it's very big. This article was written toward people who oppose the wall, as this is a big chance for it to be cancelled. This article was written, because many states are rising up against our own president. This article is important, because this suit is questioning the constitutionality of president Trump's actions.
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