From World War II to the present time, presidents have exceeded constitutional and statutory authority in exercising the war power. In doing so, they violate the rule of law, the principle of self-government, and the vital system of checks and balances.
A lawsuit filed on May 4, 2016, by Captain Nathan Michael Smith asks a federal district court to decide whether President Barack Obama may engage in war against the Islamic State without receiving express approval from Congress.
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