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How to Choose Which Military Members to Hold Accountable for Illegal Boat Strikes
President Trump advocates for accountability for perceived abuses by the Department of Justice but faces criticism for unilateral military actions deemed illegal by experts. Military operations like Operation Southern Spear, targeting alleged narco-terrorists in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, are condemned as unlawful under domestic and international law. The Supreme Court's Trump v. United States decision grants Trump immunity but does not extend to subordinate officials involved in these actions.
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