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[superrific]

But I still think the President would generally need an AUMF to order military action against a terrorist group, right?

I doubt it. Clinton ordered the bombing of a suspected Al-Q facility in Sudan and if I recall, the major controversy was whether he did that to distract from Lewinsky. I don't recall there being a question of an AUMF.

In any event, congressional war powers haven't mattered since Vietnam.

 

[rodoheel]

I doubt it. Clinton ordered the bombing of a suspected Al-Q facility in Sudan and if I recall, the major controversy was whether he did that to distract from Lewinsky. I don't recall there being a question of an AUMF.

In any event, congressional war powers haven't mattered since Vietnam.

Good point. That's detailed here:

Operation Infinite Reach - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Feels different because it was in response to a violent terrorist attack directed by Bin Laden, but you're right that there was no Congressional authorization for anything.

 

[Calheel]

I think it is quaint that anyone thinks the President needs an AUMF from Congress. Do you think this Court is going to limit the power of this President to use military force in any way?

 

[nycfan]

 

[nycfan]

 

[Zoo_View]

I think it is quaint that anyone thinks the President needs an AUMF from Congress. Do you think this Court is going to limit the power of this President to use military force in any way?

Or, this Congress attempt to rein in this POTUS.

 

[Zoo_View]

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[UNCBAdookJD]

Yup. A service member who follows an illegal order is still criminally responsible for following that order.