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Captures could raise other tricky legal issues, including about the scope of the military’s ability to hold prisoners as wartime-style detainees without congressional authorization, Mr. Finucane added.
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Captures could raise other tricky legal issues including about scope of military’s ability to hold prisoners as wartime-style detainees without congressional authorization Mr Finucane added
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- Mr. Finucane
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM (6 months ago)
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Trump has secretly authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations. This marks a significant escalation in the administration's efforts to combat drug trafficking. The directive raises legal questions about the use of military force on foreign soil.
President Trump has authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations. This aggressive step aims to curb the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs. Legal and international law issues are raised by this directive.
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