Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists
The Authorization for Use of Military Force ( AUMF ; German approval for use of military force ) is a law of the United States , which the President gives permission, in the fight against terrorism forces use. The law was passed by Congress on September 14, 2001 in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks in Congress with only one vote against (Senate: 98: 0, House of Representatives: 420: 1). It includes broad powers for the President to use all "necessary and appropriate force" against anyone who, in his discretion, "planned, authorized, carried out or assisted" the attacks of September 11, 2001, or helped such persons or groups. The law came into effect after being signed by the President on September 18, 2001.
The AUMF was subsequently used in more than 37 cases by July 2017 to intervene militarily in 14 states. After the Trump administration took office in January 2017, MP Barbara Lee and supporters from the two major parties tabled an amendment that, coupled with approval of the 2018 defense budget, would end AUMF.
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- ↑ Emily Shugerman, "Republican-led committee approves bill restricting Donald Trump's ability to wage war," The Independent dated June 29, 2017