Lawfare Archive: Jack Goldsmith on Obama's War Powers Legacy
The Lawfare Podcast
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President Obama's Legacy: War Powers and Precedents
This chapter analyzes President Obama's use of military force and the precedents he set during his presidency. It explores his views and actions regarding war powers, including the allocation of powers between branches of government and the role of precedent. The chapter focuses on specific cases such as Libya and Syria, highlighting Obama's expansion of statutory authorization and his broad view of constitutional power.
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