For Immediate Release
Washington, DC

This morning, President Trump declared a national emergency in order to bypass Congress to fund border wall construction.

Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife, issued this statement:

“President Trump’s declaration is a shocking overreach of executive power and will not go unchallenged. The crisis at our southern border is being manufactured by this administration; it does not constitute a national emergency. Border wall construction will have devastating consequences for wildlife and communities and we will continue to fight it no matter what tactics this administration tries to employ.”

For over 75 years, Defenders of Wildlife has remained dedicated to protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.1 million members and supporters, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on X @Defenders.

  

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