Congressman Biggs Introduces Resolution Reaffirming Congressional Support for President Trump’s Removal of Violent Gang Members

Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced a resolution in support of President Trump’s removal of members and affiliates of Tren de Aragua, a violent, transnational criminal gang from Venezuela. Congressman Biggs’s resolution:

• Emphasizes heinous crimes committed by Tren de Aragua members across the United States;
• Recognizes members and affiliates of Tren de Aragua as alien enemies perpetuating an invasion of the United States;
• Affirms that President Trump is properly exercising executive removal authority under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

“Tren de Aragua is a foreign terrorist organization, and their members can no longer be permitted to wreak havoc on U.S. soil,” said Congressman Biggs.

“The Alien Enemies Act gives the President of the United States the authority to detain and deport aliens from foreign adversarial nations, and the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that authority yesterday.

“Members of the violent gang Tren de Aragua illegally invaded the United States during Joe Biden’s four-year open border campaign, and President Trump is acting well within his authority to protect our homeland.

“Congress must stand behind President Trump as he works to fulfill the demands of the American people to secure our border and restore safety to our communities.”

Cosponsors of the resolution are: Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL), Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX), Rep. Sheri Biggs (R-SC), and Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX).

The resolution can be read here.

The Daily Signal covered the legislation here.