
Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-12-08 Monday
Dec 8, 2025
Reid Brody, an international human rights lawyer, discusses the legality of U.S. strikes in the Caribbean, labeling them as murder disguised in a war-on-drugs narrative. U.S. Representative Adelita Grijalva shares her harrowing experience during an ICE raid, advocating for accountability amidst rising healthcare costs in her district. Investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein exposes a DOJ memo targeting domestic 'extremists', raising alarms about overreach. Judith Enk highlights the health impacts of plastic pollution and proposes policy solutions for a sustainable future.
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High-Seas Strikes Are Law-Enforcement Issues
- Reid Brody argues the Caribbean boat strikes are murder, not lawful acts of war.
- He stresses law enforcement rules, not battlefield rules, should govern interdictions.
Human Rights Groups Call Strikes Illegal
- Amnesty International said the strikes lacked imminent-threat evidence and called them murder.
- The Pentagon later acknowledged at least 87 killed across multiple strikes.
Release Strike Video For Accountability
- Reid Brody and others urge release of strike footage for accountability.
- He emphasizes transparency to assess whether proper procedures were followed.





