Children in IÇE custody are facing a public‑health and human‑rights crisis that extends far beyond a single viral story about a five‑year‑old boy from Minnesota.
Strip away the jargon—“non‑international armed conflict,” “designated terrorist organizations,” “target engagement authority,” “execution orders”—and what remains is simple: the U.S. military knowingly killed shipwrecked survivors who posed no immediate threat and who appeared to be signaling for help or surrender.
