FCNL seeks to create a world free from war and the threat of war. Since September 11, Congress has largely ceded its constitutional authority to determine when and where the United States goes to war, and three presidents have expanded our country’s military presence around the world.
U.S. Wars & Militarism
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Support Repeal of the 2002 Iraq AUMF
Repealing the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq (AUMF) is the first step towards Congress reasserting its constitutional authority over when the United States goes to war.
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DoD/Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras, U.S. Air Force
The President’s War Powers
For nearly two decades, the United States has relied on two congressional war authorizations to serve as the legal basis for military operations against suspected terrorist groups abroad.
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U.S. Air Force / Senior Airman Rylan K. Albright
Ending the Afghanistan War Responsibly
A full military withdrawal is necessary and should proceed without delay. To end the war responsibly, however, the exit of troops must be paired with steps to minimize any further harm to the people of Afghanistan.
Understanding Drones
Drones have rapidly become one of the U.S. military’s primary weapons on the battlefield. Here’s what you need to know.
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