A Deadly Strike and a Fight for Justice

In October, a U. S. military strike targeted a boat in the Caribbean, killing two Trinidadian men. Chad Joseph, 26, and Rishi Samaroo, 41, were on their way home from Venezuela. Their families say they were just workers, not drug smugglers. The U. S. claims the boat was linked to terrorism and drug trafficking. The families of Joseph and Samaroo are now suing the U. S. government. They say the strike was wrong and illegal. The lawsuit is the first of its kind against the Trump administration. It accuses the government of wrongful death and extrajudicial killings. The U. S. has been striking boats in the Caribbean and Pacific since September. The Pentagon says these strikes are part of a campaign against drug smuggling. But the families say their loved ones were innocent. They want answers and justice.Joseph and Samaroo were the main earners for their families. Joseph had a wife and three kids. Samaroo had spent time in prison but was trying to rebuild his life. Their families say they were just working hard to provide for their loved ones. The lawsuit claims the U. S. violated international law. It says the strike was not justified. The families want the U. S. to be held accountable. They hope their lawsuit will bring some truth and closure. The Pentagon refused to comment on the lawsuit. The White House has not yet responded. The families are left wondering why their loved ones were killed. They want to know if the U. S. made a mistake.