The ruling isn't final, but is a temporary win for the administration, pending further legal action.
In Wednesday's ruling, an appointee of former President Barack Obama dissented, while an appointee from former President Ronald Reagan paired with a Trump administration appointee ruled in favor of using the funds.
Construction site of the first border wall in Texas since President Trump took office as seen near Donna, Texas, Dec. 8, 2019. In a statement also released Thursday morning, Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., said the Trump administration needs to consult with Native American tribal landowners before expanding construction in southern Arizona.
"Despite what the President may think, Article II does not mean that he can 'do whatever he wants'" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in aShe later added, the president's"plan to cancel military construction projects to pay for his ineffective, wasteful wall would have made America less safe by hurting our military readiness and stealing from military families."President Donald Trump is shown border wall prototypes in San Diego, Calif., March 13, 2018.
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