The Executive Branch cannot continue to ignore the law without Congressional intervention," they warned. "American military involvement in these wars has not been authorized by the United States Congress, as required by the Constitution and U.S. law.
Absent an imminent or actual sudden attack on the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces, the Executive Branch may not introduce U.S. armed forces into hostilities without Congress' prior approval.
The lawmakers state that the administration's unilateral decisions to share intelligence with the Israeli military and deploy troops to Israel and the Middle East constitute direct involvement in hostilities in the region.
This letter emphasizes that any military action must comply with U.S. law and the War Powers Resolution, underscoring the necessity of Congressional approval for deploying troops in conflicts.
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