Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
Latest US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific (ap); U.S. Strikes Another Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3 (nytimes)
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2 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is DHS Use of Force Oversight Act.
HR7119 · 119th Congress
DHS Use of Force Oversight Act
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What HR7119 actually does
This story is about U.S. forces striking a suspected drug boat in the Pacific in a deadly incident described as a suspected attack. The bill would require DHS to adopt a department-wide use-of-force and deescalation policy limiting force, banning certain neck restraints, and requiring training and public reporting.
If passed, it would:
- Create a DHS-wide use-of-force and deescalation policy for officers • Ban listed neck restraints, require training, reviews, and public incident reports.
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This story is about U.S. forces striking a suspected drug boat in the Pacific that killed three. The bill would expand CBP Air and Marine Operations to provide support abroad for monitoring, locating, and deterring drug smuggling.
If passed, it would
- Allow CBP Air and Marine Operations to operate and support partners in foreign waters • Authorize use of funds and limited liability for certain CBP operations abroad.
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