The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel issued a legal opinion stating that US military personnel involved in strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels in Latin America will not face future prosecution.This classified opinion affirmed that recent military actions resulted in 80 deaths from at least 20 strikes since early September, raising concerns about compliance with the laws of war.Senior military officials, including Admiral Alvin Holsey, have recommended a cautious approach, while critics like Senator Adam Schiff have compared these justifications to past practices from the George W. Bush administration.