Return of Trump's boat strike campaign reignites questions of legality, usefulness
The revival of the Trump administration's boat strike campaign targeting alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean has prompted a fresh round of scrutiny from critics.
The Trump administration has resumed its controversial boat strike campaign against alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, reigniting debates over the legality and effectiveness of the operation. Sources familiar with a secret Justice Department memo claim the administration possesses broad constitutional authority to order the attacks in the national interest. Critics argue the strikes violate U.S. laws, fail to significantly curtail drug trafficking, and imperil U.S. servicemembers.
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