The political and legal battle led by President Donald Trump revolves around the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, with some seeing the gang as a threat to U.S. national security. Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport noncitizens during wartime, leading to mass deportations. The gang originated in a Venezuelan prison and has grown due to the mass exodus of Venezuelans. They are involved in sex trafficking, among other crimes, and have been active in several U.S. states. Law enforcement has accused dozens of people of membership in the gang, but evidence is sometimes weak. The gang’s presence in Aurora, Colorado led to criminal activity, with some apartment complexes becoming hotspots for violence. The gang’s activities have been used by Trump to demonize migrants and call for mass deportations. Despite law enforcement’s efforts to curb their activities, people are still afraid and some are considering leaving the U.S. The gang’s criminal model is easy to replicate and has been adopted by other Venezuelans in the country. Local law enforcement in Aurora has made efforts to address crimes among Venezuelan migrants, focusing on crimes such as extortion, intimidation, violence, and prostitution. The presence of Tren de Aragua in the U.S. highlights the complexities of addressing criminal activities among migrant populations.
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