The MS-13 and 18th Street Gangs: Emerging Transnational Gang Threats?

Franco, Celinda

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Criminal justice;    Gangs;    Juvenile delinquency;   

RP-ID  :  RL34233
RP-ID  :  RL34233_2010Jan22

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides an overview of the MS-13 and M-18 gangs,5 examines how MS-13 and M-18 gangs are different from other gangs and organized crime groups, and discusses what constitutes a transnational gang. The report also explores whether MS-13 and M-18 gangs are transnational gangs, and discusses the various federal responses to these gangs.