A group of Iranian Americans is suing President Donald Trump. They want a court to order a stop to the war against Iran, saying it hurts them and their families.
The case was filed in Washington, DC, by the National Iranian American Council. It says the war has lasted more than six months and could go on forever.
The group says relatives of some members were killed or injured in air strikes inside Iran. Others cannot get proper healthcare or travel because of sanctions.
π The Backstory
In September, a United Nations fact-finding mission said the US likely committed war crimes in Iran. Some air strikes reportedly killed hundreds of civilians.
Trump told world leaders at the UN this week that he is thinking about whether to 'annihilate' Iran if it does not return to talks. He said he would rather reach a deal that ends the war.
The lawsuit argues that only Congress, not the president alone, can take the country into a long war. Under the US Constitution, only Congress can declare war.
π― Why It Matters
The case tests how much power one president has to start and keep a war going. Its outcome could set a rule that limits future presidents in the same position.
A group of Iranian Americans is suing President Donald Trump. They want a court to order a stop to the war against Iran, saying it hurts them and their families.
The case was filed in Washington, DC, by the National Iranian American Council. It says the war has lasted more than six months and could go on forever.
The group says relatives of some members were killed or injured in air strikes inside Iran. Others cannot get proper healthcare or travel because of sanctions.
In September, a United Nations fact-finding mission said the US likely committed war crimes in Iran. Some air strikes reportedly killed hundreds of civilians.
Trump told world leaders at the UN this week that he is thinking about whether to 'annihilate' Iran if it does not return to talks. He said he would rather reach a deal that ends the war.
The lawsuit argues that only Congress, not the president alone, can take the country into a long war. Under the US Constitution, only Congress can declare war.
The case tests how much power one president has to start and keep a war going. Its outcome could set a rule that limits future presidents in the same position.