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The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel told Congress last fall that boat strikes do not qualify as "hostilities" because U.S. forces do not face a plausible threat of casualties.
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The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel informed Congress in the fall of 2025 that boat strikes are not considered "hostilities" because U.S. forces do not face a plausible threat of casualties.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2025-09-01",
    "recipient": "Congress",
    "organization": "Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel"
}
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Military Legal US Government
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September 30, 2026 at 4:03 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 4:03 AM (2 weeks ago)

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