Protesters rally against border wall ‘emergency’ (17 images)

Protesters rally in Los Angeles and New York City on Monday against President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency that allows him to shift funding away from Congress-approved national security initiatives and toward completion of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

A protester is dressed as President Donald Trump at the rally in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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The protests come as states and advocacy groups sue the Trump administration over the emergency declaration, saying it is false. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Protesters gather in Union Square for the "No To Fake Emergency" rally in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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A woman holds up a toilet brush bearing Trump's likeness. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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