The Trump administration announced it is cutting off aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in what it says is a bid to stem migration into the U.S. The move would cut over $500 million in funding from programs designed to curb immigration, such as those addressing education, employment and violence in Central America. Democratic lawmakers condemned Trump’s move, calling it “counterproductive” and warning it would exacerbate the humanitarian crisis at the border. It’s unclear whether Trump and the State Department can unilaterally redirect the funds designated for the Central American countries without congressional approval.