Bin Laden was an indicted international criminal who had evaded all attempts to apprehend him , Robertson said . The government says the mission leading to bin Laden 's death was legal . Critics say the question of legality may come down to bin Ali 's reaction to the raid . If bin Laden clearly tried to surrender , his killing would be illegal under international law . Experts are divided on the legality of the use of U.S. troops in Pakistan .
The government says the mission leading to bin Laden 's death was legal . Critics say the question of legality may come down to bin Ali 's reaction to the raid . If bin Laden clearly tried to surrender , his killing would be illegal under international law . Experts are divided on the legality of the use of U.S. troops in Pakistan .