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US officials fear a crime pattern of drug-distribution networks, extortion rackets and prostitution networks that could prey on some of the 700,000 Venezuelans that have immigrated into the United States in the past four years.  The Tren de Aragua is a transnational criminal force  Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua Expands its Deadly Reach to the U.S. - WSJ  [Paywall possible] BACKGROUND FBI on Aragua Train criminal gang: "We have proof that they crossed the border" | CNN Criminals from the Venezuelan gang El Tren de Aragua are in Chicago – Telemundo Chicago Colorado city starts taking action after Venezuelan gang takes over apartment buildings | Just The News HSI Miami (@HSI_Miami) / X FINAL-ICE-Testimony-HSI-Deputy-EAD-Anthony-Salisbury.pdf Tren de Aragua - Wikipedia

Early on Wednesday, January 31, 2023 after a long session beginning Tuesday, the House Committee on Homeland Security, led by Chairman Mark Green, voted favorably to advance the articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas out of committee.  Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is accused by Republicans of “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” as well as “breach of public trust.” “The facts are indisputable—for three years, Secretary Mayorkas has willfully and systemically refused to comply with the laws enacted by Congress, and he has breached the public trust. His actions created this unprecedented crisis, turning every state into a border state. “As a result, thousands of Americans have lost their lives and our nation is experiencing a historic national security, public safety, and humanitarian catastrophe. Make no mistake, Secretary Mayorkas’ lawlessness is exactly what the Framers of our Const...