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250+ Groups Urge Congress to Reject Trump's Iran War Funding

3/13/2026

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A coalition of over 250 organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and MoveOn, urges Congress to reject funding for President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.
They argue the war is unconstitutional and costly, noting Americans have spent over $11.3 billion in six days.
They warn that a proposed $50 billion supplemental bill would escalate costs and divert funds from domestic needs, undermining Congress's ability to halt the conflict.

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A coalition of over 250 organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and MoveOn, urges Congress to reject funding for President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.
They argue the war is unconstitutional and costly, noting Americans have spent over $11.3 billion in six days.
They warn that a proposed $50 billion supplemental bill would escalate costs and divert funds from domestic needs, undermining Congress's ability to halt the conflict.