The U.S. military’s strikes on alleged drug boats have likely illegally killed “individuals who are not involved in narcotrafficking,” Sen. Tim Kaine told the White House on Monday, following “a careful review” of classified information he has seen so far.
And even if it was, you have the right to a fair trial.
And even then, the US laws have no validity outside of the US’ borders in other sovereign countries or in internationsl waters.
I think that’s also the problem? The high seas have always been treacherous for this reason.