POLITICS

Trump admin tells Congress the US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels

President Trump has officially declared an "armed conflict" with drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations. This declaration legally authorizes the Pentagon to conduct military strikes against cartel members, now deemed "unlawful combatants." The US military has carried out multiple strikes in recent weeks, killing at least 17 people. This new legal justification moves away from treating cartel members as criminals, allowing for lethal action and potentially indefinite detention, sparking debate and criticism from lawmakers.

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