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Will the Longest Shutdown in US History End in a Power Grab?
It is appearing increasingly likely that Trump will declare a national emergency to end the shutdown.
How Not to Build a “Great, Great Wall”: A Timeline of Border Fortification
Trump’s phantasmagorical wall, whether it ever materializes or not, has become a central artifact in US politics.
Democrats Propose “Technological Wall” With Expanded Border Surveillance
Digital rights advocates say suggesting alternative “border security” proposals would infringe on civil liberties.
Trump Is Building a Great Case for His Own Impeachment
If this thing drags on, the shutdown itself will become an absolute justification for impeachment.
If Trump Declares a National Emergency, He’ll Be Breaking the Law
Under US law, Trump cannot declare a national emergency in order to circumvent the Constitution.
Immigrant Rights Activist Decries Trump Remarks About Southern Border
Trump's first prime-time speech was xenophobic and riddled with falsehoods.
Donald Trump Is the Damn Emergency
Last night’s address was a disgrace to the office from beginning to end.
Between a Wall and a Hard Place
There seems to be no way out of this shutdown for the president.
Mayor of Texas Border Town: Trump’s Wall Is Pointless
Mayor of McAllen, Texas, declares that the border wall construction would harm the environment and community.
We Already Have a Border Wall. It’s an Environmental Disaster.
The walls and fences that already exist along the border are causing environmental damage and hurting communities.