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Ben Ray Luján: Your administration has not explained to the Congress or the American people why you believe the Constitution permits…

On the recordJune 11, 2026
Your administration has not explained to the Congress or the American people why you believe the Constitution permits launching a war of this magnitude – including the loss of U.S. service members’ lives, scores of civilians killed in Iran and the broader region, and staggering economic and geopolitical costs – without authorization from Congress as Article I requires…It is imperative that you publish the OLC legal theory underlying your interpretation to the contrary in a timely manner.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Senator Luján's statement on military actions in Iran.

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