US court gives Trump admin 14 days to justify lethal anti-drug boat operations

A court has ordered the Trump administration to provide a legal basis within 14 days for naval operations against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific, which have killed over 230 people since September 2025. The ruling challenges the administration's use of lethal force in interdiction operations, potentially setting a precedent for oversight. The legal justification and operational details remain undisclosed, and the administration's response is pending.