If there was no 'imminent' attack from Iran, killing Soleimani was illegal.

Date

2020-01-15

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The Washington Post, 2020.

Abstract

Ultimately, however, Congress and others outside the executive branch can do only so much to rein in a president who is determined to stretch the bounds of his or her power. The president has immediate control over the military. And while military officers and others in the chain of command may question or push back on his proposals, they will follow his orders (short of clear war crimes and other patently illegal acts). The most significant check on a president who has little inherent interest in law or norms is a political one. Elections matter. Law can constrain the president, but only if we care, sufficiently and in sufficient numbers, when he violates it. (from Conclusion)

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Baghdad International Airport Drone Attack, 2020, Generals -- Death of, Trump, Donald -- Foreign policy, Trump, Donald -- Military policy, Soleimani, Qassem -- Death of, United States, Iran

Citation

(2020, January 15). If there was no ‘imminent’ attack from Iran, killing Soleimani was illegal. Washington Post. www.washingtonpost. com/outlook/2020/01/15/if-there-was-no-imminent-attack-irankilling- soleimani-was-illegal/