Sessions Information

  • January 9, 2025
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    Session Type: AALS Hot Topic Programs
    Session Capacity: N/A
    Location: The Moscone Center
    Room: Room 211
    Floor: Level Two South

    The incoming presidential administration has suggested several new policies that raise significant questions about the strength and scope of U.S. separation-of-powers and civilian control of the military. What are the outer limits of presidential power over our national security apparatus, especially regarding uniform servicemembers? When and under what circumstances can or should members of the military disobey orders from superiors or the president, particularly when those orders involve actions against US citizens or a coup against the government? This roundtable will discuss the constitutional power of the presidency and the military in the post-2024 election context and comparative civ-mil approaches to legal and governmental regimes.

Session Speakers
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Speaker

The George Washington University Law School
Speaker

US Army War College
Speaker

Northeastern University School of Law
Moderator

Session Fees
  • AALS Hot Topic Program -- A Shot in the Dark: Executive Authority Over the Military in Elections and Beyond: $0.00