Way back in 2011, my then-colleague @mariancw.bsky.social wrote a primer for @propublica.org on the War Powers Act. Worth a read today: What Exactly Is the War Powers Act and Is Obama Really Violating It?
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The Obama administration is certainly sidestepping the controversial law known as the War Powers Act, but in doing so he’s following a well-worn path.
