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flag U.S. military personnel conducting anti-drug strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific may be shielded from prosecution under a classified Justice Department opinion.

flag The U.S. Justice Department has drafted a classified legal opinion asserting that military personnel involved in strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific waters are immune from prosecution, according to multiple sources. flag Since early September, at least 19 strikes have killed at least 76 people, prompting criticism from allies like France, legal experts, and Democratic lawmakers who question the legality under international law. flag The administration frames the operations as part of a non-international armed conflict with drug cartels, citing presidential authority and the laws of armed conflict. flag The Office of Legal Counsel’s opinion, which has not been made public, aims to shield service members from criminal liability, though its long-term legal validity remains uncertain.

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