UN Expert Cites 'Crimes Against Humanity' in US Drug Boat Strikes; ICE Shooting Under Investigation

A United Nations human rights expert has raised serious concerns regarding U.S. military actions against suspected drug-smuggling boats, suggesting these strikes may constitute "crimes against humanity." The report details dozens of attacks since September 2025 in the Pacific and Caribbean that have resulted in over 230 fatalities, with a recent incident on Saturday claiming four lives. The UN special rapporteur found "reasonable grounds to believe" these operations, which the U.S. has justified as efforts to combat drug trafficking, may violate international law.

In parallel, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is facing scrutiny following a shooting incident in Texas where an ICE agent reportedly shot a man after a traffic stop. The injured individual, identified as a Venezuelan DoorDash driver, was later transferred from a hospital to a detention center, according to his lawyer. Authorities in Illinois are also investigating a separate incident where a U.S. citizen was detained by federal agents and subsequently hospitalized with injuries, with another individual present identifying as a federal agent.