End that Debate: US Cannot Legally Authorize Haitian-American Veterans to Fight Gangs in Haiti
Tweet Whenever Haiti descends deeper into crisis, a familiar proposal resurfaces: send Haitian-American veterans to fight the gangs. These veterans speak the language, know the culture, and have military experience. In moments of chaos, the idea can sound efficient, even patriotic. Although this logic seems straightforward, it is illegal and impractical. Once a person completes their full military service obligation and is discharged, they become a civilian. Under U.S. law, veteran status does not confer any continuing authority or allow […]