Assessing Recent U.S. Airstrikes in the Middle East Under the War Powers Framework

Abstract

This Legal Sidebar focuses on the application of the domestic war powers framework to the strikes. It begins by explaining relevant Supreme Court precedent and the respective understandings of war powers advanced by Congress and by the executive branch over time. The Sidebar then examines the Biden Administrations asserted legal bases for recent strikes under this domestic war powers legal framework and discusses ways that Congress would seek to enhance or constrain executive authority to carry out such strikes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 29, 2024
Accession Number
AD1229500

Entities

People

  • Jennifer K. Elsea
  • Karen Sokol

Organizations

  • Congressional Research Service

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.