Montgomery v. Laird

Montgomery v. Laird was a significant 1970 Supreme Court case concerning the power of Congress versus the President in military decisions. The case arose when a group of servicemen challenged the government's actions in the Vietnam War. They argued that Congress had not formally declared war, making the President's military actions unconstitutional. The Court ultimately ruled that such military decisions were primarily within the President's discretion, reinforcing executive authority. This case highlighted the ongoing debate about the balance of power between legislative and executive branches in matters of war and military engagement.