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The clash between the President And Congress, 1776 To ISIS

October 17, 2016

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David Barron traces the ongoing struggle between America’s presidents and Congress over who has the power to declare and wage war as described in his new book, Waging War: The Clash Between Presidents and Congress, 1776 to ISIS.

Theodore Ruger, Dean of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, moderated this event, which took place on October 17, 2016 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

David Barron is a judge on the First Circuit Court of Appeals and a visiting professor at Harvard Law School. To watch live replay, click the following link or use the video player below: https://youtu.be/moIwmhwxrUA
 

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