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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 1H 30M

Imbalance of Power

from Amarica's Constitution · host Akhil Reed Amar

The US enters a violent part of the world once again, as Iran’s nuclear facilities are bombed.  The President orders this without consulting Congress; indeed without asking for, much less receiving a declaration of war.  Does the Constitution require this?  What has past practice been?  What was true at the founding?  Has it changed over the centuries?  Many twists and turns to the reasoning emerge as we explore this largely indefinite area of Constitutional Law.  Meanwhile, Akhil gives a speech on the Revolution and the Constitution which sounds surprisingly relevant at this time.  CLE credit is available for lawyers and judges from 

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