Congress has shifted the responsibility of preventing unconstitutional military actions onto the armed forces due to its failure to assert its own war powers. This raises concerns around the military's role as a barrier against unlawful orders from the Executive branch.
Impact Assessment
HIGH
High — notable development with meaningful geopolitical or humanitarian impact
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