This photo shows the border fence near New Mexico's Highway 9, near Santa Teresa. Sixteen US states sued President Donald Trump's administration on February 18, 2019 over his decision to declare a national emergency to fund the wall on the southern border with Mexico. AFP
This photo shows the border fence near New Mexico's Highway 9, near Santa Teresa. Sixteen US states sued President Donald Trump's administration on February 18, 2019 over his decision to declare a natShow more

The Americas

US states sue Trump administration in showdown over border wall funds

The legal challenges could slow Trump's efforts to build the barrier

Reuters

February 19, 2019

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