Is there an actual LEGAL requirement for the president to inform Congress for ops like last night's?

[Stinky The Clown]

I know the "Gang of 8" is normally informed. That did not happen last night.

Can Congress somehow seek a legal remedy (i.e.: sue the motherfucker)?

[spanone]

1. he's a dictator. our democracy is on hold till he's gone.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. I don't know whether it's required, but

I do know that Congress can't sue the president.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

3. He said he was worried about leaks. They asked was

everyone safe when he tweeted. Of course he claims yes. So no excuse not to tell gang then

SO.. What WAS he worried about leaking? HIS moment to tell people?

[Falcata]

4. Whether u like it or not

he's the CiC. It's his job to order these kinds of things. It's the only thing he's done right since his election.

[Turin_C3PO]

5. He gets no credit.

Our military does. He just signed the order. And that still doesn’t excuse him for not informing the gang of eight.

[MineralMan]

6. He also has a responsibility to notify Congress.

But, hey, thanks for supporting Trump! YAH!

[Igel]

7. Don't see why.

It was just an operation, like any other. Every time they launch a raid against the Taliban or ISIS does Trump call Pelosi as soon as he knows?

Is he even told about most of the routine raids or do they just show up in some summary report by inclusion?

If he'd launched an attack on Iran, he'd be required to notify Congress within so many days. This is ongoing, and covered by an AUF.