International Emergency Economic Powers Act

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The US is currently in 31 other national emergencies. Here’s what that means.

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US President Donald Trump has suggested he could declare a national emergency to get a border wall. This hasn’t happened yet, but the US is still technically in crisis. There are 31 national emergencies currently active, ranging from last year to 1979.

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What happens if Trump declares a state of emergency to get his border wall?

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