Earlier today, House Democrats initiated a lawsuit against President Trump.
The lawsuit pertains to the national emergency declaration which Trump declared in February 2019 in relation to illegal immigration at the Southern border.
Everything You Need to Know about the Lawsuit
In the suit, Democrats maintain that Trump’s national emergency violated the Constitution of the United States. They’re basing this claim on the president’s decision to use funds outside of the $1.375 billion dollars which Congress provided earlier this year. This lawsuit marks the next chapter in the ongoing battle between Trump and Democrats over illegal immigration.
An excerpt from the aforementioned lawsuit subsequently reads as follows:
“The House is unaware of any other instance in American history where a president has declared a national emergency to obtain funding after failing to win Congressional approval for an appropriation.”
The House’s lack of awareness does not necessarily deem Trump’s actions as unconstitutional; however, the courts will now have to review the suit and determine what happens next.
Reviewing the Battle over Illegal Immigration
A 35-day government shutdown ensued between December 2018 and January 2019 after Democrats failed to work with President Trump on a solution to keep the federal government open and fund proper border security.
