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The Constitution unambiguously gives only Congress the power to declare war.
Our elected leaders in Congress must reassert their role as the people's representatives and take action now before more lives are lost.
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Your Questions Answered: Can Congress Stop President Trump’s Illegal War Against Iran?
Amid President Donald Trump's unconstitutional war against Iran, ACLU experts break down who has the power to declare war — and how Congress can assert its war powers. ACLU experts explain constitutional war powers, how Congress can rein in the president’s illegal war with Iran, and how it impacts our rights at home.