Us troops are stationed all over the world. Somehow the US government manages to set up bases that not even the local government can touch. Pine gap Australia
The War Powers Act does not require Congress's approval to act. It requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of action.
From the State Department
In northeast Syria, the United States is working with our partners in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS to support the enduring defeat of ISIS through stabilization efforts in liberated areas.
Did Congress declare war? I must have not gotten the memo.
It's in response to attacks on US troops.
It's well within Presidential powers.
Not according to the Constitution.
And why are US troops there in the first place?
that's the crux of the matter. we have been told to leave by Syria for years.
Us troops are stationed all over the world. Somehow the US government manages to set up bases that not even the local government can touch. Pine gap Australia
The War Powers Act does not require Congress's approval to act. It requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of action.
From the State Department
https://www.state.gov/u-s-relations-with-syria/#:~:text=In%20northeast%20Syria%2C%20the%20United,stabilization%20efforts%20in%20liberated%20areas.
Thanks for pointing out that law as UNCONSTITUTIONAL.