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Pentagon ordered to justify legality of boat strikes

Original: Pentagon ordered to show legal justification for boat strikes

The Pentagon has been ordered to disclose its legal justification for boat strikes, according to Courthouse News. The order demands the Defense Department show the legal basis for military strikes targeting boats, an issue that has drawn scrutiny over the use of force and due process. Details of which court issued the order and which operations are covered were not included in the report.

Why now: The order raises questions about the legality of US military boat strikes, a contentious use-of-force issue.

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