On February 15, President Trump declared a national emergency to build a border and limit immigration from Latin America. In doing so, the White House has defended this course of action, saying that the issue with immigration has become more difficult with an abundant number of immigrants crossing the border and an increase in drug deaths. There have been many lawsuits written against this national emergency, emphasizing that a national emergency over a secure border might not be the most efficient/important route to take at the moment. Coincidentally, the Republican party is split on this issue. Some support Trump's decision, claiming that having a secure border is needed. However, there are some who oppose the national emergency because of how it could set a dangerous precedent and take away funding from federal services, like the military.
I can see the reasoning as to why a secure border is necessary, but not at the expense of a vast majority of people who want to be in the U.S. for a better life. Much like how the Emergency Quota Act and Immigration Act dramatically decreased immigration in the 1920s, the creation of a border will do the same. There are other present issues that deserve attention to declare a national emergency, like climate change and debt.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/02/17/uncharted-territory-political-legal-hits-continue-after-trumps-emergency-declaration/?utm_term=.daef478149d8
I think a border can be necessary but it shouldn’t cost as much as it should when that money could go to schools or horrible conditions in poor cities
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