Trump Administration Insists Blowing Up Boats Is Not 'Hostilities'
Reason Magazine • 2/2/2026
Summary
The Trump Administration claims that bombing suspected drug boats in the Caribbean does not constitute 'hostilities.' However, the legal rationale for this action is criticized as lacking scrutiny.
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