The Iraq War Is Now Illegal
Ongoing combat in Iraq is illegal under US law. As of January 1, Congress' authorization of the war expired.
In authorizing an invasion in 2002, Congress did not give President Bush a blank check. It explicitly limited the use of force to two purposes: to “defend the national security of the US from the threat posed by Iraq” and “enforce all relevant UN Security Council resolutions.” Full Story »
Posted by Dwight Rousu
