Trump Admin Claims War Powers Law Does Not Restrict Boat Strikes
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The article criticizes the Trump administration's attempt to bypass the War Powers Resolution's 60-day limit on military actions by arguing that maritime strikes against drug smugglers do not constitute 'hostilities,' a legal interpretation that is widely considered flawed and dangerous, potentially allowing unchecked presidential military actions outside congressional approval.
Topics:nation#executive-power#law-and-politics#legislative-safeguards#military-force#trump-administration#war-powers-resolution
- Dissecting the Trump Administration’s Effort to Circumvent the War Powers Resolution for Boat Strikes Just Security
- Justice Department tells Congress Trump doesn’t need its approval for military strikes on alleged drug boats CNN
- War Powers Law Does Not Apply to Trump’s Boat Strikes, Administration Says The New York Times
- Trump administration tells Congress war law doesn’t apply to cartel strikes The Washington Post
- Trump Administration Says Congressional Approval Isn’t Needed for Lethal Boat Strikes The Wall Street Journal
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