US House Speaker Says May File Legal Challenge Over Trump's National Emergency

US House Speaker Says May File Legal Challenge Over Trump's National Emergency

Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi told reporters she may file a legal challenge against US President Donald Trump's decision to declare a national emergency in order to secure funds to build a wall along the border with Mexico

WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 15th February, 2019) Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi told reporters she may file a legal challenge against US President Donald Trump's decision to declare a national emergency in order to secure funds to build a wall along the border with Mexico.

"I may, that's an option," Pelosi said on Thursday when asked whether she would file a legal challenge on behalf of Democrats if Trump issues the national emergency.

She added that Democrats would review their options and be prepared to respond appropriately.