War Powers

  • MR. TRUMP’S WAR

    Last weekend, President Trump launched a massive and ongoing military offensive against the nation of Iran. At the time, there was no Declaration of War, nor any other official authorization from Congress to attack Iran. To this day, Congress has not officially authorized any military action against Iran. Prior to President Trump’s attack, Iran had… Continue reading

  • RE: THE WAR POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT

    President Trump seems determined to go to war with Venezuela without affirmative Congressional assent. Although the United States Supreme Court has never ruled on the issue, I believe the United States Constitution prohibits the President’s militaristic orders against that country and its people without Congressional approval. Article I of the Constitution contains the following provisions:… Continue reading