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Fox News
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
New House resolution asserts Trump's use of centuries-old law to crack down on Tren de Aragua is 'essential'
EXCLUSIVE: A House Resolution affirming the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to crack down on those suspected to be Tren de Aragua gang members will be introduced on Monday. "Coloradoans already know the truth: Tren de Aragua (TdA) is a terrorist organization active in our communities right now," Rep. Jeff Crank, who's introducing the resolution, told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement. "I fully support President Trump's executive order to designate them as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and to begin deporting these horrific terrorists. It is essential to our national security that known terrorists are quickly detained and deported out of our country by our law enforcement professionals," the Republican, who took office in January, continued. Specifically, the resolution says that the House of Representatives agrees with using the Alien Enemies Act to transport those who are part of a designated foreign terrorist organization. In addition, it "endorses the complete elimination of these organizations from the United States to protect the nation's territory, safety, and security." The resolution is co-sponsored by Reps. Lauren Boebert, Sheri Biggs, Tom Tiffany and Michael Guest. Tren de Aragua, as well as some cartel groups, were recently listed as a foreign terrorist organization by President Donald Trump, and some of the alleged members from MS-13 were brought to the Center for Terrorism Confinement in El Salvador. Since then, court cases have continued to make waves including U.S. District Court for D.C. Judge James Boasberg's legal tension with the administration over using the Alien Enemies Act, as Boasberg brought forth a temporary restraining order on using the law to deport the alleged members. Colorado has been on the frontline of gang activity by the Venezuelan organization, including issues at apartments in Aurora. "Now, we are learning that the command and control for TdA in the entire United States of America is right here in Colorado," Derek Maltz told Denver 7 last month, which was verified by DEA Rocky Mountain Division to Fox News at the time. Other legislation introduced by Colorado lawmakers has taken aim at policies in Colorado that opponents argue serve as a sanctuary for criminals. Rep. Gabe Evans introduced the "Unhandcuffing Police to Locate and Interdict Foreign Transgressors (UPLIFT) Act" in late February, which would give more power to local authorities to work with the federal government on immigration enforcement. "State laws have a national impact because if federal law enforcement uses information from a criminal justice database, and Colorado provided that information, the state and local cops in Colorado who provided that information can get in trouble," Evans told Fox News Digital at the time. "And so the feds don't want to get their state and local partners in trouble."
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang put on notice as new bill curbs blue state sanctuary policies
Law enforcement in Colorado and other states could soon have an easier time coordinating with federal authorities on immigration issues, especially when it comes to busting gangs and drug traffickers. Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., introduced the "Unhandcuffing Police to Locate and Interdict Foreign Transgressors (UPLIFT) Act" in Congress earlier this week to prompt public officials in Colorado and nationwide to communicate with feds about illegal immigrants who are believed to have committed other crimes, even though certain state laws limit their ability to do so. "State laws have a national impact, because if federal law enforcement uses information from a criminal justice database, and Colorado provided that information, the state and local cops in Colorado who provided that information can get in trouble," Evans said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "And so the feds don't want to get their state and local partners in trouble." Police Lead Tren De Aragua Crackdowns As Exclusive Fox Nation Ride-along Exposes Venezuela's Deadliest Gang The Republican noted that his suburban Denver district has made national headlines related to the border and illegal immigration crisis, despite being hundreds of miles away from the border itself. In January, the Drug Enforcement Administration arrested roughly 50 illegal immigrants, many of whom had ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which the Trump administration now classifies as a foreign terrorist organization, Fox News Digital reported. Read On The Fox News App "I mean, look at the Tren de Aragua nightclub takedown that happened in my district, by the way," he said. Hundreds Of Federal Agents Target Alleged Tren De Aragua Members In Colorado "State and local law enforcement knew who those guys were. They just weren't allowed to do anything. And we had to wait until a new administration came into power to go send federal law enforcement out to get these guys," he said, adding that some of these challenges are "directly impacting community safety." Evans also responded to any possible criticism that the bill would interfere with state's rights if passed. "Under the Supremacy Clause and under the fact that this is expressly delegated to the federal government, this is not trampling on states' rights, and this is not overstepping the 10th Amendment," he argued. Tren De Aragua Crackdown: 8 Venezuelan Gang Members Indicted For Sex Trafficking As the congressman was sworn in this January, this is his first bill introduced in the chamber. The legislation is sponsored by fellow Colorado Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert, Jeff Crank and Jeff Hurd. "Proud to be an original co-sponsor of the UPLIFT Act. [CO-3] will be safer if Colorado cooperates with federal law enforcement—particularly when it comes to dangerous criminals here illegally," Hurd tweeted. House Resolution 1680 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for next article source: Bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang put on notice as new bill curbs blue state sanctuary policies
Fox News
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang put on notice as new bill curbs blue state sanctuary policies
Law enforcement in Colorado and other states could soon have an easier time coordinating with federal authorities on immigration issues, especially when it comes to busting gangs and drug traffickers. Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., introduced the "Unhandcuffing Police to Locate and Interdict Foreign Transgressors (UPLIFT) Act" in Congress earlier this week to prompt public officials in Colorado and nationwide to communicate with feds about illegal immigrants who are believed to have committed other crimes, even though certain state laws limit their ability to do so. "State laws have a national impact, because if federal law enforcement uses information from a criminal justice database, and Colorado provided that information, the state and local cops in Colorado who provided that information can get in trouble," Evans said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "And so the feds don't want to get their state and local partners in trouble." The Republican noted that his suburban Denver district has made national headlines related to the border and illegal immigration crisis, despite being hundreds of miles away from the border itself. In January, the Drug Enforcement Administration arrested roughly 50 illegal immigrants, many of whom had ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which the Trump administration now classifies as a foreign terrorist organization, Fox News Digital reported. "I mean, look at the Tren de Aragua nightclub takedown that happened in my district, by the way," he said. "State and local law enforcement knew who those guys were. They just weren't allowed to do anything. And we had to wait until a new administration came into power to go send federal law enforcement out to get these guys," he said, adding that some of these challenges are "directly impacting community safety." Evans also responded to any possible criticism that the bill would interfere with state's rights if passed. "Under the Supremacy Clause and under the fact that this is expressly delegated to the federal government, this is not trampling on states' rights, and this is not overstepping the 10th Amendment," he argued. As the congressman was sworn in this January, this is his first bill introduced in the chamber. The legislation is sponsored by fellow Colorado Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert, Jeff Crank and Jeff Hurd. "Proud to be an original co-sponsor of the UPLIFT Act. [CO-3] will be safer if Colorado cooperates with federal law enforcement—particularly when it comes to dangerous criminals here illegally," Hurd tweeted. House Resolution 1680 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for next steps.
