Georgia Attorney General Defends Deportation Efforts Against Tren de Aragua Gang
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting President Trump’s efforts to expedite the deportation of noncitizen members of the Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). The gang, which originated in a Venezuelan prison, has established a presence in communities across the United States, including Georgia. The brothers of Jose Ibarra, the Venezuelan migrant charged with the murder of Laken Riley, have been linked to TdA. Additionally, a high-ranking Tren de Aragua member was recently arrested in Cobb County in connection with a kidnapping and murder case in Chicago.
“My message to these gangs is clear – Georgia is not, and will never be, a safe haven for violent criminals. We will track you down, dismantle your operations, and ensure you’re held accountable,” said Carr. “We will not waver when it comes to keeping people safe, and we’re proud to have a partner in the White House who’s willing to work with us to secure the border.”
Carr’s brief argues against a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by a federal judge in D.C., which blocked the removal of noncitizen TdA members, including those in federal custody. He contends that TdA’s involvement in drug, gun, and human trafficking, as well as murders and kidnappings, poses a significant threat.
The amicus brief, joined by 26 other state attorneys general, requests the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the TRO and overturn the District Court’s decision.
This action is part of Carr’s broader efforts to combat the effects of illegal immigration. He recently participated in a discussion at the U.S. Department of Justice with President Trump and former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding violent crime, border security, and the fentanyl crisis.
Carr also announced Operation “Hold the Line,” a multi-agency initiative targeting transnational gangs, including TdA, involved in human trafficking, organized retail crime, and fentanyl distribution.
His past actions include:
- Convicting illegal migrants for child trafficking in Georgia.
- Seizing 15 pounds of fentanyl in Augusta.
- Leading a 26-state coalition advocating for the Laken Riley Act, signed by President Trump.
- Supporting the HALT Fentanyl Act.
- Filing lawsuits against the Biden administration regarding “catch and release,” “Remain in Mexico,” Title 42, and the deportation of violent offenders.
The attorneys general joining Carr in the brief are from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
