U.S. Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats: A Dangerous Overreach in the Eastern Pacific

On Sunday, the U.S. military launched airstrikes against two boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean accused of drug trafficking, resulting in six deaths. This marks the 19th reported assault since early September, with a known death toll now exceeding 75. These operations occur under a campaign initiated by the previous administration—ostensibly to disrupt narcotics flow—but they increasingly resemble aggressive military maneuvers that risk embroiling America deeper into overseas conflicts without clear congressional authorization. Are We Crossing Legal Lines Under the Guise of Fighting Drugs? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed these vessels were confirmed carriers of illicit narcotics navigating known smuggling...