The attorney general stated this is “not just a street gang” but “a highly structured terrorist organization.”
The Department of Justice filed criminal charges against 27 individuals connected with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). The charges were filed through the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, a law that targets organized crime, including sex trafficking conspiracy, drug trafficking conspiracy, robbery, and firearms offenses.
“As alleged, Tren de Aragua is not just a street gang – it is a highly structured terrorist organization that has destroyed American families with brutal violence, engaged in human trafficking, and spread deadly drugs through our communities,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Today’s indictments and arrests span three states and will devastate TdA’s infrastructure as we work to completely dismantle and purge this organization from our country.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for Attorney General Bondi as she oversees litigation for the federal government.
- For U.S. Justice Department officials to be discerning as they argue in defense of the president’s actions and policies.
Sources: Reuters, Department of Justice, DevDiscourse
