The Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy issued a statement expressing serious concerns about recent U.S. actions in Venezuela, emphasizing the constitutional requirement that Congress authorize acts of war or significant military incursions. While the Center does not take positions on foreign policy outcomes, adherence to the separation of powers is fundamental to democratic governance and the rule of law.
We call on Congress to exercise its oversight responsibilities by seeking a full accounting of the legal and constitutional basis for the administration’s actions and reaffirm that any further military engagement must proceed with explicit congressional authorization.
