White House lawyers have begun laying the groundwork for the legal defense of a national emergency declaration
White House lawyers have begun laying the groundwork for the legal defense of a national emergency declaration on the southern border, officials familiar with the matter said, acknowledging the option remains a likelihood should President Donald Trump and Democrats not reach an agreement that would reopen the government.
Such a declaration would be subject to immediate legal challenge — a reality the President’s legal aides have anticipated and already sought to build a defense against, according to the officials.