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"It sets a precedent that a president can, without regard to an actual existence of an emergency, use this tool to evade the normal democratic process and fund projects on their own."
Trump’s Face-Saving Way Out of Crisis Raises Fears Over Rule of Law
nytimes.com
Declaring a national emergency over a border wall lets the president avoid another damaging shutdown while not surrendering. But it could do long-term damage, experts say.
Trump’s dictator move. He’s testing the waters for his take over
This lunatic must go !
#IMPEACH
Impeach
Disgrace
Mar a Largo is due for a remodel. Trump to declare a national emergency for the redo of his home. That’s kind crap this POS would pull.
Time to go evil criminal.
unbelievable
We need a three judge court just to tell Trump - NO !!!!
Keep in mind that this is such a huge national emergency according to Donald. But not big enough to stop his golf trip.
And the emergency is so great that he immediatly goes on vacaation.
Not a correct move
So true.
Going to be nice come 2020 when the democratic victor takes office and starts using this new precident to address - gun violence, helath care crisis, global warming, wealth inequality and infrastructure needs - goodbye gun shows lol
It's the position Trump has been longing for all his life; National Game Show Host.
In a national emergency he could also declare martial law and make up his own laws.
The problem is the wack jobs that allow him to do this and Republican is thy name.
Anyone watching Trump’s National Emergency announcement who thinks he should be President is as dangerous to our Democracy as he is.
Trump has NEVER adhered to the rule of law. Laws are potential impediments to be avoided, overcome, or ignored by him and his family.
if he wants the wall so badly why doesn't he just pay for it himself lol
#FakeEmergency
Did he just call a ‘mental emergency?’ Sounded like it.
HE has installed HIMSELF as dictator and no one stands up to HIM
Looking forward to the declarations of the Universal Healthcare , Gun Violence and Infrastructure “National Emergencies” in 2021 ( assuming there will still be a GOP to resist ).
There is no rule of law with this asshole. Working for Putin, lying everyday and letting our democracy slip away. God save America.
Good news! 🙌
Ginsburg back at Supreme Court
thehill.com
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was back at the court on Friday for the justices’ private conference.
“Cent anni” Sicilian for “ live a hundred years “ Best wishes
Now stop the nut in the white house.
Hope they stop trying to make her leave. Wishing RBG many more years of good health. She is our salvation.
A very admired woman, RBG is a force.thank you for all you have done for our country.
Thank God ....I was worried about her..Glad she is doing ok
I can't believe anyone would say that about anyone.😡
Brave you are ...
Love her; so glad she is back.
Yay!!!!!
bravo!
Term limits
AHO! Let it Be!
the only voice of reason in The Supreme court
Now she can get a good nap
I can’t wait til she dies 😊
Hope her IVs clog!
Good.
Ocasio-Cortez, Castro plan to introduce bill to block national emergency
thehill.com
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) plan to introduce a bill to stop President Trump's emergency declaration&p...
Now here is a real stateswoman not a greedy politician
National emergency for housing would b better
There needs to be something done...someone has to stand up to the lunatic...someone has to fight for our country and save us from the Republicans that CAN NOT or WILL NOT do their damned jobs!
Thanks Alexandria! This liar that is still supported by the gop, party of the rich, only, must be fought on a daily basis. Their non science, non truth, & nonsensical party is an affront to us all.
Go Girl! When you get 'em riled up is the best time to steer them to the nearest cliff for some flying lessons.
Go for it . Let’s do it and stop him
I love this woman. She's not afraid of ruffling feathers.
AOC will be a future President
I think it's the Dems that aren't doing there jobs. All they do. Is block.
Block it.......who does he think he is .......King?????
Cortez is getting too big for her panties! It's coming
On it! Enjoying her enthusiasm thoroughly.
I love this chick . Hope to c her one day run for the precidency
Go after the nut, I am sure you won't have a hard time recruiting help
Slow down young lady. Who mage you the expert in just a month?
Thank you, that's action from Congress!!
Check and balances needed, and you are one.
You go AOC....We women and smart men support your agreesiveness "for the people".
Thank you AOC for trying to get rid of this bs.
45 thinks he can usurp Congress' power of the purse by trying an end-run around Constitutional checks and balances. I hope Congress and the courts school him on the limits of his power. He's crying wolf when there is no emergency.
We all need to truly take the time to understand what the implications of declaring a state of emergency actually means, under the constitution of the United States of America. For that, we first must know what a state of emergency actually is, and what the establishment is able to enforce under such an imposed state. As follows are both the definition and what it means in the USA. We should all keep in mind when reading this, that this current state of emergency is being issued due to a POTUS that is unhappy with a majority decision that was made toward a stupid proposition and idea. That simply on the notion of arrogance, disappointment, and displeasure, someone that is meant to safe keep the peoples of the country would call for a state of emergency that would grant all the following powers to himself... simply because he did not get his way, along with the 32% of the nation that believe his bullshit, garbage, rhetoric. If we truly feel this is a just and right move, we really need to take a seat and have along deep look at our capability for logical thought, and recalibrate the workings of our moral compasses... (As follows) A state of emergency (also known as a state of calamity in the Philippines) is a situation in which a government is empowered to perform actions that it would normally not be permitted. A government can declare such state during a disaster, civil unrest, or armed conflict. Such declaration alerts citizens to change their normal behavior and orders government agencies to implement emergency plans. Justitium is its equivalent in Roman law—a concept in which the senate could put forward a final decree (senatus consultum ultimum) that was not subject to dispute. States of emergency can also be used as a rationale or pretext for suspending rights and freedoms guaranteed under a country's constitution or basic law. The procedure for and legality of doing so vary by country. The United States Constitution explicitly provides some emergency powers: ▪ Congress may authorize the government to call forth the militia to execute the laws, suppress an insurrection or repel an invasion. ▪ Congress may authorize the government to suspend consideration of writs of habeas corpus "when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it." ▪ Felony charges may be brought without presentment or grand jury indictment in cases arising "in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger." ▪ A state government may engage in war without Congress's approval if "actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay." Aside from these, many provisions of law exist in various jurisdictions, which take effect only upon an executive declaration of emergency; some 500 federal laws take effect upon a presidential declaration of emergency. The National Emergencies Act regulates this process at the federal level. It requires the President to specifically identify the provisions activated and to renew the declaration annually so as to prevent an arbitrarily broad or open-ended emergency. Presidents have occasionally taken action justified as necessary or prudent because of a state of emergency, only to have the action struck down in court as unconstitutional. A state governor or local mayor may declare a state of emergency within his or her jurisdiction. This is common at the state level in response to natural disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency maintains a system of assets, personnel and training to respond to such incidents. For example, on December 10, 2015, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency due to flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains. The 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act allows the government to freeze assets, limit trade and confiscate property in response to an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to the United States that originates substantially outside of it. As of 2015 more than twenty emergencies under the IEEPA remain active regarding various subjects, the oldest of which was declared in 1979 with regard to the government of Iran. Another ongoing national emergency, declared after the September 11 attacks, authorizes the president to retain or reactivate military personnel beyond their normal term of service.
Bitter Ann Coulter scolds Trump’s wall plan: ‘The only national emergency is our president is an idiot’
You fukers cant do shit about it!
Unbelievable, nearly every democrat led by Nancy Pelosi is working to block his dumb ass but for some reason Id like to know they try to make her out as unique on the issue.
She is the future and the NRA and all their nutter members better hope she wins because sooner or later a President with morals will call a national emergency on guns!
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