WASHINGTON – A federal judge on Monday denied a House request to prevent President Donald Trump from tapping Defense Department money for his proposed border wall with Mexico, saying Congress lacked authority to sue. Trump’s victory is muted by a federal ruling in California last month that blocked construction of key sections of the wall. ADVERTISEMENTThe California case was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of the Sierra Club and Southern Border Communities Coalition. ADVERTISEMENTThe administration faces several lawsuits over the emergency declaration but only two sought to block construction during the legal challenge. Trump declared a national emergency in February after losing a fight with the Democratic-led House that led to a 35-day government shutdown and identified up to $8.1 billion for wall construction.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 04, 2019 00:33 UTC