David Barron: The Clash Between the President and Congress, 1776 to ISIS

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, moderates.

A book sale and signing with the author will follow the discussion.

David Barron is a judge on the First circuit Court of Appeals and a visiting professor at Harvard Law School.  

This program is presented as part of the Center's Election 2016 Program Series and in conjunction with Headed to the White House, open through Election Day.