1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge immediate congressional oversight of the Trump administration’s recent military strikes against boats in the Caribbean, justified as “narco-trafficker” interdictions. These actions raise serious constitutional, legal, and human rights concerns. The administration has provided no credible evidence that those targeted were involved in drug trafficking, nor has it offered a clear legal basis for employing military force in this way. By framing drug organizations as combatants, the president is asserting war powers without congressional authorization. This is a dangerous precedent—using lethal military force where law enforcement and judicial process should apply. Without transparency, due process, or post-strike accountability, these operations risk extrajudicial killings and violations of international law. Congress cannot allow the executive to expand war powers unilaterally under vague “national security” claims. I respectfully request that you: 1. Demand disclosure of the legal authority, intelligence, and rules of engagement behind these strikes. 2. Hold hearings to examine constitutional and international law compliance. 3. Advance legislation clarifying that force cannot be used against nonstate criminal groups without explicit congressional approval. Unchecked military action in the Caribbean not only endangers lives but also undermines the rule of law at home and abroad. I urge you to act swiftly to reassert Congress’s authority and prevent further unlawful killings. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.