Attorney General Joins Lawsuit to Stop President National Emergency Declaration
February 25th, 2019
New York joined a coalition of 16 states to file a federal lawsuit to prevent President Trump from building a border wall, bypassing congressional funding, through the declaration of a national emergency. The suit was filed in California’s Northern District, based in San Francisco, which has previously ruled against the President. The suit argues that the President has violated the separation of powers outlined in the constitution by diverting funds congress has designated for other purposes.
“Declaring a National Emergency when one does not exist is immoral and illegal. Diverting necessary funds from real emergencies, crime-fighting activities, and military construction projects usurps Congressional power and will hurt Americans across the country. We will not stand for this abuse of power and will fight using every tool at our disposal.”