From Maine to Texas, federal agents continue to arrest MS-13 gang members
- Federal agents are intensifying efforts to dismantle the MS-13 gang, following President Trump’s executive order designating certain gangs as foreign terrorist organizations in January 2025.
- Over 2,700 individuals linked to terrorist organizations, including MS-13, have been arrested since Trump took office, according to The Center Square.
- In multiple states, including Maine, Detroit, and Dallas, law enforcement has arrested Salvadoran nationals linked to MS-13, with some facing serious charges for crimes like aggravated murder.
- Officials emphasize the national security threat posed by MS-13, stating that the gang engages in violence that endangers American communities.
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MS-13 Trump Crackdown Sparks Nationwide Arrests - American Faith
Federal law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are intensifying efforts to dismantle the MS-13 gang following President Donald Trump’s January executive order designating transnational criminal gangs as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). MS-13, an ultra-violent international gang, was one of eight groups officially labeled an FTO in February. This move comes in response to record-high illegal crossings, including more than 300,000 Salvado…


From Maine to Texas, Federal Agents Continue to Arrest MS-13 Gang Members
(The Center Square) – Across the country, federal agents are arresting members of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) U.S.-Salvadoran transnational gang designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Trump administration. In January, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing transnational gangs and cartels to be designated as foreign terrorist organizations. In February, eight were designated as FTOs, including MS-13. MS-13 is a…

From Maine to Texas, federal agents continue to arrest MS-13 gang members
(The Center Square) – Across the country, federal agents are arresting members of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) U.S.-Salvadoran transnational gang designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Trump administration.
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