U.S. Military Strike on Venezuelan Vessel Raises Serious Legal and Sovereignty Concerns

In a troubling display of unchecked power, the Trump administration authorized a military strike against a Venezuelan vessel that was reportedly heading back to shore when it was fired upon multiple times by U.S. forces. This incident, far from being an isolated tactical move in the ongoing fight against drug cartels, highlights a dangerous precedent with wide-reaching implications for American sovereignty and constitutional principles. When Does National Security Become Executive Overreach? The administration claims this action targeted members of the Tren de Aragua gang—labeled a terrorist organization—and justifies it as self-defense under international law. Yet, congressional leaders—both Democrats and Republicans—have...