Federal Agency Says Biden’s Order Halting Wall Construction Didn’t Violate Law

Federal Agency Says Biden’s Order Halting Wall Construction Didn’t Violate Law
This file photo shows a hole cut into Southern California's border fence with Mexico on March 3, 2021. U.S. Customs and Border Protection via AP
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The federal Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Tuesday said that President Joe Biden’s administration didn’t break the law when it halted wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The GAO said Biden’s order issued Jan. 20 that authorized a pause of wall construction did not violate the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act (ICA) of 1974. Biden’s order claimed that the wall, a signature campaign promise of candidate Donald Trump during 2016 campaign, is a waste of money.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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