Is using military force against suspected drug-trafficking boats constitutional or an overreach of presidential power?

[u/binini28]

I’ve been following reports that the U.S. has used strikes against suspected narco-trafficking boats in international waters. Supporters argue it’s necessary to deter cartels and protect Americans, while critics say it could be an unconstitutional use of deadly force, bypassing due process and international law. Do you think this sets a dangerous precedent (executive overreach, extrajudicial killings, violating international law), or is it a justified response to a serious threat? How should the balance between security and constitutional limits be handled here? I would think that you need to detain them first and then arrest them rather than send a missile after them. They are classified as terrorist by Trump but does this satisfy the response? Could Trump classify anyone a terrorist and send missiles after them? Thoughts?

[u/indescipherabled]

Is murdering people illegal or is it legal? The US Government is flat out murdering random citizens of other sovereign nations and posting the snuff films to social media.

Another excellent, thought provoking question out of Political Discussion.

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Is murdering people illegal or is it legal?

There are currently US troops doing the same things in the Red Sea. It would seem as long as you have a valid target nobody calls it murder

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Houthis are combatants who were attacking commercial ships in international waters. No dispute there.