declared

“These actions are contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious, and the cynical use of federal employees as a pawn in Congressional deliberations should be declared unlawful and enjoined by this Court.”

The province of Cebu, which suffered the brunt of the damage, declared a state of calamity early on Wednesday, after thousands spent the night on the streets amid repeated aftershocks.

The Scottish government declared a national housing emergency last year due to a severe shortage in social homes and rising private rent costs.

The Missouri Democratic Party first declared its support for the move as the redistricting bill was percolating in the Missouri legislature.

The union has warned that if the government does not amend the scheme, a formal dispute will be declared.