Appeals Court Says Military Funds Can Be Used For A Border Wall

The video discusses the allocation of $3.6 billion in Pentagon funds for building barriers along the US-Mexico border. It covers the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to temporarily halt an injunction blocking these funds, referencing a similar Supreme Court decision. The video also explores the lawsuit by El Paso County and the Border Network for Human Rights, which challenges the legality of President Trump's 2019 National Emergency declaration. The appeals court's decision allows the White House to reallocate the funds, but a final ruling on the case's merits is still pending.

What was the amount of Pentagon funds allocated for building barriers along the US-Mexico border?

• $4.8 billion

• $3.6 billion

• $2.4 billion

• $1.5 billion

Which court temporarily halted the injunction blocking the Pentagon funds?

• US District Court

• 5th Circuit Court of Appeals

• 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

What did the US Supreme Court do regarding a similar injunction last year?

• Reversed the decision

• Dismissed the case

• Stayed the injunction

• Upheld the injunction

Who argued that the National Emergency declaration did not meet the criteria of an emergency?

• US Congress

• El Paso County and the Border Network for Human Rights

• The 5th Circuit Court

• The Pentagon

What did the appeals court decide regarding the reallocation of funds?

• Requested more information

• Deferred the decision

• Approved the reallocation

• Denied the reallocation