Presidential Message on National Gang Violence Prevention Week
Impact Score: 3.6
Timeline: Effective immediately as of January 20, 2025
Summary: The administration reaffirmed its commitment to secure communities during National Gang Violence Prevention Week by honoring victims and reinforcing law enforcement efforts. It designated violent gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, launched the largest mass deportation in U.S. history, and advanced border security through emergency declarations and increased funding. These actions aim to restore national sovereignty and public safety but pose risks to international students and faculty through heightened immigration enforcement and potential reductions in educational funding.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt should monitor immigration policies, expand research on gang violence prevention, develop legal education programs, and increase community engagement to address the impacts and opportunities arising from these policies.
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