Unquestionably, the U.S. Constitution supports our government’s use of drones to strike its…

➤ When can the government lawfully use deadly force against a U.S. citizen abroad under the Constitution?
When the government says a citizen poses an imminent threat and capture is infeasible, it may claim self-defense and use lethal force abroad. That claim must meet constitutional standards of necessity, proportionality, and legality, often linked to the AUMF and international law. Courts review whether the threat assessment and alternatives were reasonable.