Virginia corrections officers hospitalized after attack by MS-13 and Sureño 13 gang members at Wallens Ridge State Prison. Five MS-13 members in U.S. illegally involved in assault. Trump administration has targeted MS-13 gang members for deportation.
Key Points
Five MS-13 members involved in assault were in the U.S. illegally
Trump administration has deported hundreds of gang-affiliated individuals each year
Pros
Swift response from corrections officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison
Increased enforcement actions targeting violent MS-13 gang members by the Trump administration
Cons
Violent attack on corrections officers
Concerns about MS-13 activity within the prison system