Tell Congress: Stop illegal attacks and prevent another endless war!

Since Sept. 2, the U.S. has bombed multiple boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific, killing at least 100 people. The Trump administration claims this is part of a new “armed conflict” with “narco-traffickers” but has presented no evidence that these boats were involved in drug smuggling. Reports from victims' families indicate that at least some of those killed were fishermen or others with no ties to the drug trade.

These killings are illegal. Despite the administration’s claims, the Constitution gives Congress—not the executive branch—the sole power to authorize military action. These attacks violate the law and must be stopped. 

As a Quaker organization committed to peace and justice, we oppose violence in all its forms. These strikes will only lead to more violence. They put U.S. citizens at risk of retribution, heighten the risk of a wider conflict, and do nothing to address the complex issue of drug addiction. 

Tell Congress: Stop these illegal attacks and reaffirm its war powers authority.