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Oct 3, 2025 The Trump administration declared an armed conflict with drug cartels and treated them as terrorist enemies Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority

The declaration sought wartime-style authority for anti-cartel operations and broadened the executive's claim to extraordinary powers.

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Trump administration declares armed conflict with drug cartels — The Trump administration informed congressional committees that it has declared a formal "armed conflict" with drug cartels, labeling them as terrorist organizations.

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Emergency powers are normalized and permanent Law is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its power

Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 37 – 2025-09-27–2025-10-03 wk37_PA_018