Gang

Justice Department Contests Court’s Mandate to Return Man Wrongfully Deported Over Alleged Gang Ties

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Washington, D.C. – The Department of Justice has challenged a federal court order requiring the facilitation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States, following his contentious deportation to El Salvador, underscored by what has been termed an “administrative error.” This move has also led to the suspension of the DOJ attorney who conceded that the deportation was a mistake. Garcia, a Maryland resident who had previously been protected from deportation, found himself deported to El Salvador’s infamous Cecot prison last month. The DOJ’s legal team has referred to the federal judge’s order to … Read more

South Carolina Lawmakers Consider Tougher Anti-Racketeering Laws to Combat Rising Gang and Criminal Activities

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina law enforcement officials and prosecutors are urging state legislators to equip them with more robust tools to effectively combat drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and retail theft rings. Proposed legislation currently under consideration at the State House seeks to impose stricter penalties that could lead to long prison sentences for the orchestrators of these criminal activities. Senators Greg Hembree of Horry and Tom Young of Aiken have introduced bills that would introduce an anti-racketeering, or RICO, statute to the state’s legislation, aligning with measures that many other states have adopted. Such … Read more

Impeachment Threat Looms Over U.S. Judge After Blocking Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members Under Historical Alien Enemies Act

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Washington, D.C. – The Trump administration recently implemented a series of deportations targeting members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, despite a U.S. judge’s order to halt these actions. The controversy intensified over the weekend following an announcement by administration officials that hundreds of criminals had been deported under the rarely used Alien Enemies Act. The deportations occurred after U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued a restraining order late Saturday, which inadvertently became a flashpoint leading to calls for his impeachment. Representing Texas, Republican Congressman Brandon Gill spearheaded the impeachment initiative, quickly gaining support … Read more

Controversial Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members to El Salvador Proceeds Amid Legal Hurdles

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San Luis Talpa, El Salvador — In a controversial move clouded by legal challenges, a U.S. deportation flight carrying over 200 Venezuelans, including alleged members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang along with individuals linked to the international gang MS-13, landed in El Salvador. This came hours after a U.S. judge had issued an order halting such actions. President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador announced on social media early Sunday that the 238 gang members were deported by the U.S. government as part of an intense crackdown on violent gangs. These deportations were conducted … Read more