A New Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State: Issues and Current Proposals
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This report focuses on several proposals for a new Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) specifically targeting the Islamic State made during the 113th and 114th Congresses. It includes a brief review of existing authorities and AUMFs, as well as a discussion of issues related to various provisions included in existing and proposed AUMFs that both authorize and limit presidential use of military force. Appendices provide a comparative analysis of similar provisions in new AUMFs propose…
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Date:
January 15, 2016
Creator:
Weed, Matthew C.
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