Assignment:
Immigration and Gangs Make sure to give thoughts and opinions
Given that immigration is such a hotly debated topic in the United States today, please watch the following videos:
Immigration officials target MS-13 gang violence
In El Salvador, Gang Violence is a Part of Everyday Life: Part 1
Given this material, please discuss your thoughts about procedures where gang members or associates of gang members are apprehended based upon their immigration status and the concept of cities such as Chicago which have declared themselves "sanctuary cities" by refusing to enforce ICE regulations. Given the stark contrast in views of illegal immigration and the material that we have discussed thus far in class, where do you see this country going with this issue and how do you see this vision impacting gangs in the United States.