House Resolution set to be introduced this Monday is throwing its weight behind President Donald Trump’s controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act to tackle the notorious Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang. According to Rep. Jeff Crank, who is spearheading the resolution, cracking down on this terror group is vital to ensuring U.S. national security.
“Coloradans already know the truth: Tren de Aragua is a terrorist organization active in our communities right now,” Crank stated in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. “I fully support President Trump’s executive order to designate them as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and begin deporting these dangerous criminals. It’s essential to our national security that known terrorists are detained and swiftly removed from our country.”
The resolution, which is co-sponsored by notable Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert, Sheri Biggs, Tom Tiffany, and Michael Guest, pushes for the complete dismantling of foreign terrorist organizations operating within U.S. borders. Specifically, it calls for the use of the Alien Enemies Act—a law dating back to 1798—to deport individuals identified as members of groups like TdA, which has been linked to violent gang activity and drug trafficking.
Trump’s administration recently labeled the Tren de Aragua gang, alongside other cartel groups, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This designation opens the door for enhanced deportation powers and national security measures. In fact, several suspected MS-13 members have already been transported to El Salvador’s Center for Terrorism Confinement, an extreme step in dealing with gang violence.
However, the use of the Alien Enemies Act hasn’t been without controversy. U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg has expressed legal concerns about the act, issuing a temporary restraining order that blocked its use to deport alleged members of these groups. The law, which was originally passed by President John Adams during wartime, is now being tested in a modern context, stirring debate among legal experts and politicians alike.
In Colorado, where the Tren de Aragua gang has been particularly active, authorities are sounding alarms. Recent reports have suggested that the gang has established a strong foothold, with command operations allegedly being run out of Aurora, Colorado. Derek Maltz, a former DEA official, confirmed these concerns, noting that the gang’s operations stretch across the U.S., with Colorado acting as a central hub.
As the national conversation intensifies over how to deal with the growing influence of foreign criminal organizations, local lawmakers are pushing for more robust enforcement measures. Rep. Gabe Evans has introduced the “Unhandcuffing Police to Locate and Interdict Foreign Transgressors (UPLIFT) Act,” which aims to provide local authorities with greater authority to cooperate with federal agencies on immigration and law enforcement efforts.
The debate is far from over, but with new resolutions and executive orders on the table, it’s clear that lawmakers are taking a hard stance against foreign gangs terrorizing American communities. The question remains: will these measures be enough to dismantle organizations like Tren de Aragua before their influence spreads further?
