If Trump declares a national emergency, could Congress or the courts reverse it?
- Written by Chris Edelson, Assistant Professor of Government, American University School of Public Affairs
If President Donald Trump declares a national emergency to fund some portion of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border without congressional authorization, what would happen next?
Would the courts step in? What is Congress’ role?
As I explain in my book “Emergency Presidential Power,” presidents generally claim emergency power two...
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