In a recent announcement, President Trump confirmed that two survivors of a U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-carrying submarine will be sent back to their home countries, Ecuador and Colombia. This military action, which took place in the Caribbean, is part of a broader strategy to combat drug trafficking, particularly against vessels believed to be transporting illegal narcotics like fentanyl. The strike resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals, with Trump asserting that the U.S. is engaged in an 'armed conflict' with drug cartels. This approach mirrors tactics used during the war on terrorism, raising questions about the legal status of the survivors in the U.S. justice system. The repatriation of the survivors avoids potential legal complications for the Trump administration.