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January 15, 2019

Published by Chip Gibbons at January 15, 2019

Defending Rights & Dissent Raises Troubling Issues with William Barr’s Views on War Powers

One particularly troubling aspect of Barr's views that have flown under the radar is his disturbing views about presidential war powers. On three separate occasions--Panama, Iraq, and Somalia--Barr advised then-President George H.W. Bush who use military force without congressional approval.

December 14, 2018

Sunset sky over the US Capitol building dome in Washington DC.

Published by Chip Gibbons at December 14, 2018

Invoking War Powers Act for First Time, Senate Moves to End Illegal US War in Yemen

Yesterday, the Senate voted to end the US’s illegal, unauthorized military participation in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. This is historic. Never has either chamber voted to invoke the War Powers Act. This could not have happened without grassroots pressure. I

November 28, 2018

Published by Defending Rights & Dissent at November 28, 2018

Historic Vote in Senate on Yemen War Powers Resolution

Moments ago the United States Senate voted to discharge the bipartisan Yemen War Powers Resolution. This mean the Senate will debate and vote on the ongoing illegal, unconstitutional military action in Yemen. The resolution brought by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is an important step for Congress to reclaim its constitutional war powers While today was only a procedural vote, it is historic in nature.

October 18, 2018

Published by Chip Gibbons at October 18, 2018

Now Is The Time To End US Participation in Saudi-Led War in Yemen

This US military assistance constitutes "hostilities" under the War Powers Act. It is entirely illegal for any president--be it Trump or Obama--to engage in hostilities without Congressional authorization. And isn't just the War Powers Act, the Constitution also gives Congress the exclusive power to initiate military action.

April 26, 2018

Published by Defending Rights & Dissent at April 26, 2018

Don’t Let the Senate Give Trump a Blank Check for War!

The Constitution gives Congress, not the President, the power to declare war. Yet, Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Bob Corker (R-TN) have proposed an AUMF that would turn this on its head. Take action now!

March 19, 2018

Published by Chip Gibbons at March 19, 2018

Urgent: Senate to Vote On Yemen Powers Resolution This Week

Do you remember three years ago, when after a rigorous and robust debate, the US Congress voted to authorize US military participation in the Saudi-led war in Yemen? No? That's because it never happened.

October 30, 2017

Published by Defending Rights & Dissent at October 30, 2017

Defending Rights & Dissent Joins 65 Groups In Calling On Congress to Stand Up to Unconstitutional War in Yemen

While we take no position on what US foreign policy should be, we support Congressional efforts to reclaim their constitutional war powers that have for far too long been usurped by the executive branch.