MS-13 in the United States and Federal Law Enforcement Efforts

• Author(s): Congressional Research Service
• Date Published: 2018
• Length: 18 pages
• Publication Series: About Gangs; Crime and Violence; Suppression and Enforcement
• Publication Type: Publication

Description

This report provides a brief background on MS-13 with a focus on its structure and criminal activities in the United States. It highlights U.S. law enforcement initiatives and other federal resources used to counter the gang’s illicit activities.