Trump’s National Emergency Declaration: An Essential Reading List
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Trump Declared a National Emergency Over the Border Wall. What Will Happen Now?
A legal expert on emergency powers weighs in.
Five Takeaways From the Lawsuit Over Trump’s Plan to Keep Asylum Seekers in Mexico
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 11 asylum seekers who have been returned to Mexico, alleges Border Patrol agents did not assess whether the migrants had reason to "fear for their lives."
Trump Has Declared a National Emergency Over the Border Wall. What Legal Challenges Could He Face?
While the president has far-reaching powers in a state of emergency, experts say Trump could face legal challenges over specific provisions.
‘He’s Created a Culture of Fear’: How Trump Has Politicized Science in an Unprecedented Way
The Trump administration is undermining scientists by disparaging the scientific process.
Trump’s Shutdown Illustrated the Ramifications of Minimizing Government
The shutdown was also consistent with a goal long sought by a subset of the Republican Party that wants to dismantle the government.
The Key Questions the Senate Should Ask Trump’s Nominee to Head the Department of the Interior
David Bernhardt, a former oil and gas lobbyist, is a behind-the-scenes operator who has positioned himself as an ardent opponent of conservation advocates.
Why Has Sending National Guard Troops to the Border Become So Controversial Under Trump?
At the heart of the confrontation is the National Guard's unique role in the country's armed forces.
What Would a National Emergency Over Gun Violence Look Like?
David Hogg suggested Donald Trump declare a state of emergency over gun violence. There's Katrina-era precedent for confiscating guns during emergencies.
Democrats’ Border Wall Solution Is Raising Privacy and Profiling Concerns
House Democrats are offering $1.6 billion to implement new surveillance technologies at the border and add more border-patrol officers. Human rights groups are concerned.