The Brennan Center has identified 135 statutory powers that accrue to the president when he declares a national emergency. Over 40 emergencies are currently in force. Some of them are more than a decade old.
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The Brennan Center has identified 135 statutory powers that accrue to the president when he declares a national emergency. Over 40 emergencies are currently in force. Some of them are more than a decade old.