The U.S. military has carried out lethal strikes against vessels alleged to be drug-smuggling boats in maritime areas including the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific.
November 24, 2025
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Describes reported use of maritime lethal force against suspected drug smugglers.
U.S. policymakers have argued that declassifying and publicly releasing legal opinions that underpin decisions to use lethal force enhances transparency and democratic accountability.
November 24, 2025
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Policy position on transparency for legal rationale behind uses of lethal force.