The Libertarian

The Libertarian: Iran, War Powers, And The Constitution

How the evolution of war powers has muddled the constitutional balance between the White House and Congress.

The Libertarian•January 9, 2020
The Libertarian: Iran, War Powers, And The Constitution

Richard Epstein examines the legal controversies around the Trump Administration’s attack on Iranian leadership: Was it an ‘assassination’? How much can Congress constrain the president’s ability to act in such situations? Is this a situation where precedent trumps constitutional text? Plus, a look at debates over the legality of military conscription.

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Richard A. Epstein

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