Americans are getting conflicting messages from the Trump administration and congressional leaders about whether the U.S. is at “war” with Iran.
Is the U.S. at ‘War’? Politicians Disagree
Issues: War Powers
Legality of Latest Iran Attack in Question
Many Democrats have claimed that President Donald Trump didn’t have the legal authority to unilaterally order the Feb. 28 joint military airstrikes with Israel that resulted in the death of the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. We’ll review what experts already told us in similar past cases.
Exploring the Legality Questions About Venezuela Military Strike
Several Democrats have claimed that the Trump administration’s Jan. 3 military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, was “illegal,” violating both domestic and international law.
Examining Whether Trump Had the Constitutional Authority to Attack Iran
In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, numerous Democrats claimed the president’s actions were unconstitutional and a violation of the War Powers Resolution. It is a contentious and hotly debated issue not only in Congress but also in academia.