Counting the Days: US Democrats Ready to Sue Trump If Iran War Continues After May 1

Senator Adam Schiff of the Democratic Party. (Wikimedia Common - U.S. Senate Photographic Studio)

JAKARTA - Political tensions in the United States have peaked. The Democratic Party in Congress is now considering serious legal steps to sue President Donald Trump. This lawsuit emerged following concerns about the continuation of military operations against Iran without legislative approval.

According to Time's report, Donald Trump has a 60-day deadline to get congressional approval for the military operation. This crucial deadline falls on May 1.

Legal Consequences After May 1

Legally, the US president is bound by constitutional rules regarding the authority of war. If by May 1 the legislative approval has not been collected, there are two legal options for Trump:

Obtaining official approval from the legislature. Requesting an additional 30 days specifically for the withdrawal process.

Until now, the Democratic Party has not hammered the certainty of the lawsuit. They still prioritize the legislative path before turning to the green table.

Efforts to Limit Presidential Powers

Senator Adam Schiff is reportedly devising a strategy by planning a re-vote on a resolution to limit presidential war powers this weekend. This step was taken in response to the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, which are considered risky for triggering a major escalation in the Middle East.

Dozens of Democratic Party members launched sharp criticism of the Trump administration's policies. They assessed the actions:

Violating US constitutional procedures. Increasing the risk of open conflict that is immeasurable. Ignoring the role of Congress as the highest decision-maker in a declaration of war.

Despite the pressure from the Democrats, efforts to limit the presidential military authority are not easy. The US Senate has repeatedly rejected similar resolutions, making the legislative bargaining position in curbing military operations in Iran challenging.