Trump busts congressional gridlock, moving wall brawl into court

Published February 15, 2019 5:00am ET



President Trump on Thursday ended the two-month congressional struggle over a Mexico border wall, but his effort to bypass lawmakers with a national emergency declaration brings the battle to federal court.

Democrats, environmentalists, and property owners will face the Trump administration in courtrooms across the country, arguing Trump’s redirection of funds without legislative authorization is unlawful.

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