Rep. Joe Courtney, a U.S. Congressman representing Connecticut’s 2nd district since 2007, used his Twitter account this week to address recent developments regarding the Trump Administration’s actions in Iran and to reflect on Law Day at the Connecticut Supreme Court.
On May 2, Courtney cited public opinion about U.S. military involvement in Iran, stating: “A poll released this week by ABC News, the Washington Post and Ipsos showed that 61 percent of Americans believe that President Trump made a mistake by launching this war with Iran. Despite public disapproval, the Trump Administration is doubling down on its unauthorized war https://t.co/Z3h30inJjM”.
The following day, he highlighted his participation as keynote speaker at Law Day: “I was honored to serve as keynote speaker at Law Day at the Connecticut Supreme Court on Friday. I joined Chief Justice Mullins, the justices, and students to reflect on this year’s theme, ‘The Rule of Law and the American Dream.’ The Rule of Law means no one is above the law. https://t.co/z0evCeowIu” (May 3).
Later that same day, Courtney referenced legislative requirements for military action: “Friday officially marked 60 days since President Trump launched a war with Iran. Under the War Powers Act of 1973, the Trump Administration must seek Congressional authorization to continue the war. Despite an ongoing U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, the Administration” (May 3).
Courtney has represented Connecticut’s 2nd District in Congress since replacing Rob Simmons in 2007 and previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995. Born in Hartford in 1953 and currently residing in Vernon, Courtney holds degrees from Tufts University (BA) and the University of Connecticut (JD).
