b-boy bouiebaisse @jbouie.bsky.social

not only does Congress has the explicit right to declare war but also has the explicit right "to make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces." it's on that basis that it passed the UCMJ. but the UCMJ also directly interferes with the president's power as C-in-C.

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b-boy bouiebaisse @jbouie.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 17:23 UTC

i.e., the UCMJ tells members of the armed forces that they are empowered to disobey illegal orders given by commanding officers, up to and including the president.

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McIrwin @mcirwin47.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 17:27 UTC

I’m sure SCOTUS will handle any such Constitutional paradox presented before them with measured constraint 🙃

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