Trump Administration’s Deadly Attacks on Narcolanchas Demand Legal Accountability
Civil rights groups demand the Trump administration reveal the legal basis for lethal strikes on alleged drug boats in international waters that have killed at least 87 people—raising urgent questions about government transparency and rule of law.
Since September, the Trump administration has authorized at least 22 deadly attacks against suspected narcolanchas in international Caribbean waters, resulting in at least 87 deaths. While proclaimed as a fight against narcoterrorism, these actions raise serious concerns about legality and oversight—concerns that civil rights organizations are now forcing into the light through federal court demands.How Does the Government Justify Lethal Force Beyond Our Borders?American taxpayers deserve to know under what legal authority such lethal strikes occur. The Center for Constitutional Rights, ACLU, and NYCLU have filed suit after the government refused to release an Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) opinion...
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