https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/05/doj-memo-reveals-legal-case-for-drone-strikes-on-americans/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 12:19:03 -0400<![CDATA[A confidential Justice Department memo concludes that the U.S. government can order the killing of American citizens if they are believed to be “senior operational leaders” of al-Qaida or “an associated force” &#8212; even if there is no intelligence indicating they are engaged in an active plot to attack the U.S.]]>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:40:22 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/05/doj-memo-reveals-legal-case-for-drone-strikes-on-americans-n99881