10 Congressmen And A Law Professor Just Sued To Stop The War In Libya

George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley and a handful of students filed a legal challenge today on behalf of 10 members of Congress protesting America's involvement in Libya.

According to a press release today, Turley filed the litigation on behalf of:

• John Conyers, Jr (D., Mich)
• Dan Burton (R., Ind.)
• Mike Capuano (D., Mass.)
• Howard Coble, (R., N.C.)
• John Conyers, (D. Mich.)
• John J. Duncan (R., Tenn.)
• Tim Johnson (R., Ill.)
• Walter Jones (R., N.C.)
• Dennis Kucinich (D., Ohio)
• Ron Paul (R. Tex.)

The bi-partisan group are basing their argument on the War Powers Act of 1973 which states the president may not send troops into combat for more than 90 days total, without the express consent of Congress.

Hurley has handled many high-profile cases including the representation of five former Attorneys General.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/robert-johnson-gw-law-professor-just-filed-a-legal-challenge-to-us-involvement-in-libya-2011-6#ixzz1PNhGtiuN

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