Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Targets Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua

The gang, linked to violent crimes and human trafficking, has gained traction in the U.S., with officials and experts debating the implications of Trump's proposed crackdown.

• President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to implement mass deportations targeting criminal organizations, including the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).
• Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang tied to human trafficking, murder, and sexual exploitation, has expanded its presence in the U.S. in recent years, with over 600 members identified in at least 15 states.
• Former ICE Director Ronald Vitiello claims the gang's relatively recent establishment in the U.S. makes it vulnerable to swift dismantling under Trump's proposed policies.
• Recent high-profile crimes involving TdA include the murders of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Texas and 22-year-old Laken Riley in Georgia, both allegedly committed by undocumented gang members.
• Critics of the mass deportation plan raise concerns about its humanitarian impact, including family separations and increased fear among immigrant communities.

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