California and 15 other US states have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump’s emergency declaration to fund a wall on the US-Mexico border. California and 15 other US states have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump’s emergency declaration to fund a wall on the US-Mexico border. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released a statement saying the suit alleges Mr Trump’s administration’s action violates the US Constitution. “President Trump treats the rule of law with utter contempt,” Mr Becerra said. Mr Trump declared a national emergency to fulfil his promise of completing the wall.

Source: Irish Independent February 19, 2019 02:07 UTC