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Contributor: Trump is waging an illegal, costly war in Iran and no one is stopping him
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- The U.S. war in Iran, ongoing since February 28, has become illegal under the War Powers Resolution after surpassing the 60-day limit without Congressional authorization or a declared war.
- Despite a June Congressional resolution directing troop withdrawal, President Trump has ignored this directive, and Congress has not enforced compliance or cut funding to end the conflict.
- The War Powers Resolution, designed to check presidential authority and ensure Congressional approval for prolonged military actions, has been effectively bypassed, raising serious concerns about adherence to the Constitution.
- Historically, Congress has used funding restrictions to end unauthorized wars, but current political dynamics and judicial reluctance to challenge presidential war powers hinder enforcement.
- The ongoing conflict highlights a critical failure in the U.S. rule of law, as there are currently no effective mechanisms to prevent a president from waging unconstitutional wars.
