Trump's Merge of War on Gangs and Immigration: Tennessee's Example
According to InSight Crime, the state of Tennessee reflects the national conflicts and criminal dynamics on a local scale.
Under President Donald Trump, organized crime and immigration issues have become increasingly intertwined. Since Trump's inauguration, groups like MS13 and Tren de Aragua have been classified as foreign terrorist organizations invading the US.
- Thousands of migrants have been detained and deported as part of anti-gang efforts.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been strengthened, while federal agencies tasked with combating transnational organized crime face budget cuts.
the issues of organized crime and immigration have converged like never before
Author's summary: Trump merges war on gangs and immigration in Tennessee.